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Exercise 0169 · REF Vh0GsK4

Cable Incline Bench Press exercise animation

Cable Incline Bench Press

Category
Chest
Equipment
Cable
Target
Pectorals

Pressing from a low cable angle on an incline bench keeps continuous tension on the upper chest, filling in the range where an incline barbell or dumbbell press would otherwise unload near the top. It's typically layered on after incline barbell work rather than used as the main upper-chest builder, since cables can't match a barbell's total loading capacity. Keeping the bench angle moderate — around 30 to 45 degrees — keeps the emphasis on chest rather than shifting it to front delts.

How to Do the Cable Incline Bench Press

  1. Adjust the bench to a 45-degree incline.
  2. Attach the cable handles to the high pulleys.
  3. Sit on the bench facing the cable machine with your feet flat on the ground.
  4. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and bring them to shoulder height.
  5. Push the handles forward and upward until your arms are fully extended.
  6. Pause for a moment, then slowly lower the handles back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Cable Incline Bench Press primarily targets the Pectorals, with Deltoids as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Triceps.

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Equipment Alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the Cable Incline Bench Press work?
The Cable Incline Bench Press primarily targets the pectorals, with the deltoids and triceps assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Incline Bench Press?
The Cable Incline Bench Press is done with a cable.
What's a good alternative to the Cable Incline Bench Press?
If you don't have access to a cable, the Archer Push Up targets the same pectorals using body weight instead.