Cable Standing Close Press

Cable Standing Close Press demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand in front of a cable station with a bar attached at chest height
  • 2Hold the bar with both hands and extend your arms until they are fully extended
  • 3Bend your elbows to return the bar to the starting position in a controlled fashion
  • 4Repeat for the desired number of reps

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight during the exercise
  • Avoid locking your elbows at the end of the extension
  • Make sure to keep the movements slow and controlled

Cable Standing Close Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs