Single-arm cable press-around

Low cable, single handle

Also called cable press around

Stand side-on to a low cable holding the handle at hip height. Sweep the arm up and across the body in an arc, then return slowly.

Movement

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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Muscle growth higher is better4.3
Very good; among the better picks for the muscle. 3 sources.
- 4/5 Rare exercise that fully contracts the pec; included periodically for short-length work, a bit awkward at first. Jeff Nippard, The Best And Worst Chest Exercises (Ranked By Science) @ 12:13videoExpert opinion2024checked by AI
- 5/5 Unilateral low cable fly with extra contraction range; adds chest volume without taxing triceps or delts; 4.5 stars. Jeff Nippard, The Best & Worst Chest Exercises To Build Muscle (Ranked!) @ 8:41videoExpert opinion2022checked by AI
- 4/5 Pushing across the body keeps the chest contraction and makes it do the dynamic work. Jeremy Ethier, The 3 WORST (And Best) Chest Exercises For Growth @ 4:35videoExpert opinion2021checked by AI