Cable Bench Press vs Incline Cable Bench Press
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log Cable Bench Press more often — 99 sessions vs 42. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Cable Bench Press and Incline Cable Bench Press and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Cable Bench Press vs Incline Cable Bench Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable Bench Press more often — 99 sessions compared to 42 for Incline Cable Bench Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Cable Bench Press and Incline Cable Bench Press differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Cable Bench Press and Incline Cable Bench Press Differ
| What differs | Cable Bench Press | Incline Cable Bench Press |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 99 sessions | 42 sessions |
How to Do Cable Bench Press
Cable Bench Press Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower your hand so that it is next to your chest.
- 2. At this time, your forearm should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Slowly raise your hand to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you cannot lower your hands to chest height, please lower them as much as you can without straining.
- 2. Be careful not to let your shoulders come forward of your chest, as this can put strain on your shoulders.
- 3. Please be careful not to let your buttocks fall off the bench.
For a full Cable Bench Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Bench Press exercise guide.
How to Do Incline Cable Bench Press
Incline Cable Bench Press Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower your hands so that they are next to your chest.
- 2. At this time, your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- 3. Slowly raise your hands to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you cannot lower your hands to chest height, please lower them as much as you can without straining.
- 2. Be careful not to let your shoulders come forward of your chest, as this can put strain on your shoulders.
- 3. Please be careful not to let your buttocks come off the bench.
For a full Incline Cable Bench Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Cable Bench Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Cable Bench Press or Incline Cable Bench Press?
Planfit users log Cable Bench Press more often — 99 sessions against 42 for Incline Cable Bench Press. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Cable Bench Press and Incline Cable Bench Press need?
Cable Bench Press needs a machine, and Incline Cable Bench Press needs a machine.
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