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Triceps · Intermediate

Cable Seated Close-Grip Press

Horizontal pressing drill that develops chest, shoulder, and triceps strength using a cable station, with emphasis on the triceps, chest and shoulders.

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Exercise overview

Training details

TricepsChestShoulders

Equipment

Cable

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit facing away from a chest-height cable press setup with the close handles held beside the mid chest.
  2. 02Plant the feet, keep the torso tall against the support if available, and tuck the elbows slightly in front of the ribs.
  3. 03Press the handles horizontally forward while keeping the wrists stacked and shoulders down.
  4. 04Finish with the elbows nearly straight without shrugging, flaring the ribs, or letting the handles separate.
  5. 05Return the close handles to the chest slowly under cable tension.

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