Dumbbell Chest Press
An upper-body strength exercise performed lying back with dumbbells, targeting the chest, triceps, and shoulders to build pressing power, stability, and muscle development.
BEGINNER
Single-Arm Cable Chest Press
Single-Arm Cable Chest Press provides strength to the upper body with particular emphasis on the shoulders, chest, and triceps. You can do it one arm at a time and adjust the height of each push to target different areas of your chest.
Instructions
- Stand in a staggered stance in front of the cable station, facing away from the weight stack. With the D-handle at chest level, reach behind you and hold it with one hand, palm facing out.
- Keep your opposite hand in front of you to keep your balance.
- Push the arm from behind forward, straightening it in front of the chest and pulling the front arm to the shoulders. Pause, then return to the starting position.
Tips
- Keep your back straight, and your spine extended.
- Fully extend the push lever for a full range of motion.
- Take a firm stance for stability.
Alternative Exercises
Medicine Ball Chest Pass
Medicine Ball Chest Pass engages your core, shoulders, triceps, back, glutes, hamstrings, and quads and improves muscular and cardiovascular endurance.
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