The cable machine is a versatile piece of exercise equipment that can be used to target various muscle groups. People can perform one popular exercise on this machine, which is the cable chest press. This exercise primarily works the chest muscles but also engages the triceps and shoulders. By adjusting the resistance and angle of the cables, you can increase or decrease the difficulty of the exercise to suit your fitness level. In this guide, we’ll show you how to perform the cable chest press for maximum results.
How to perform Jammer Flat Alternating Chest Press
- Adjust the jammer arms to a comfortable height.
- Lie on the bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground and your head at the end of the bench.
- Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, shoulder-width apart.
- Inhale and push one handle forward, extending your arm fully in front of your chest while keeping the other handle in the starting position.
- Exhale and slowly bring the handle back towards your chest, keeping your elbow close to your body and squeezing your chest muscles.
- Repeat the movement with the opposite arm.
- Continue alternating between arms for the desired number of repetitions.
- Maintain proper form throughout the exercise, keeping your back straight and your core engaged.
- Avoid locking your elbows or allowing your back to arch to prevent injury.
- Adjust the resistance on the machine accordingly if the weight is too heavy or too light.
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