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Strength Cable

Cable Chest Press

The Cable Chest Press is a seated pressing exercise in which two handles move forward from chest level. The chest performs most of the work while the shoulders and triceps ass...

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Strength Cable

Cable Crossover

The Cable Crossover is a standing chest exercise performed between two high pulleys. The arms move from an open position toward each other in front of the body. The chest perf...

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Strength Cable

Cable Iron Cross

The Cable Iron Cross is a standing chest exercise performed between two high pulleys. The arms begin extended in a wide T position and travel downward toward the sides of the...

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Powerlifting Other

Chain Press

The Chain Press is a flat-bench pressing variation performed with independent handles attached to chains. More chain rests on the floor at the bottom, and the resistance incre...

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Plyometrics Medicine Ball

Chest Push (single response)

The Single-Response Chest Push is a kneeling medicine-ball throw performed one repetition at a time. The ball is driven forward from the chest as the hips and torso follow thr...

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Plyometrics Medicine Ball

Chest Push with Run Release

The Chest Push with Run Release combines an explosive medicine-ball pass with an immediate sprint. The ball moves from a low starting position to the chest during the first st...

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