Chest · Cable

Single-Arm Cable Press

Press one side, light up your core too.

Single-Arm Cable Press exercise demonstration
ChestSecondary: TricepsCable

How to do it

  1. Set the cable to chest height and grab the handle with one hand.
  2. Step forward into a staggered stance with the cable behind you.
  3. Press the handle straight out in front of your chest until your arm extends.
  4. Squeeze, then return under control and switch sides.

The one cue that matters

Brace hard and resist the rotation. Keep your torso square the whole time.

Muscles worked

The Single-Arm Cable Press is a Chest-first movement, with Triceps working as the supporting cast. Track it consistently and you'll see exactly how it feeds your chest volume for the week.

FAQ

What muscles does the Single-Arm Cable Press work?

The Single-Arm Cable Press primarily works the Chest with Triceps assisting.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

One side at a time?

Yes, it's a unilateral movement. Start with your weaker side and match the reps with your stronger side so no side gets ahead.

Related exercises

All 85 chest exercises →
Track it in SUUPRLog sets, get smart progression hints, and train live with your crew.