Cable Standing Close Press
Expert Advice
Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the press to maximize triceps engagement.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand between the cable machine's dual pulleys, facing away from the machine with a handle in each hand.
- Position the handles at chest level with your palms facing down.
- Press the handles straight out in front of you until your arms are fully extended.
- Slowly return to the starting position, keeping tension on the cables.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Cable Standing Close Press primarily targets the Triceps, with Strength mechanics using Cable. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Triceps60%
Secondary
Shoulders20%
Chest20%
Equipment
Cable
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Cable Standing Close Press work?
Cable Standing Close Press primarily targets the Triceps. Secondary muscles involved include Shoulders, Chest. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Cable.
How many sets and reps should I do for Cable Standing Close Press?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Cable Standing Close Press suitable for beginners?
Cable Standing Close Press is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
