1 / 6Cable Press-Away
Facing away from a cable at chest height, you press one handle straight forward until the arm is straight. It trains the triceps and chest together, and the core works to stop you twisting.
TricepsChest
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Cable
- Main muscle
- Triceps
- Also works
- Chest
- Beginner sets
- 3 × 10–15
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Face away from a pulley at chest height, holding the handle at your chest.
- 2Step forward into a split stance.
- 3Press the handle straight forward until your arm is straight.
- 4Return slowly, then switch arms.
Common mistakes
- Twisting the body to push
- Letting the elbow flare high
- Stepping so far forward that the weight lifts off the stack
Tips
- Stand in a split stance and brace your stomach
- Press straight ahead at chest height
- Finish with the arm straight and squeeze the triceps
Questions
What does the press-away work?
The triceps, the chest and the front shoulder, plus the core to keep you square.
How heavy?
Light to moderate, 12 to 15 reps per arm.
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