Trunk rotates on every rep
Core anti-rotation fails; bilateral press becomes a unilateral rotation.
Overactive muscles
ObliquesLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchQL side-bend stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Standing Cable Chest Press
Coaching cues
- Both cables at chest height; split stance; press straight forward
- Resist trunk rotation throughout the entire press
- Full lockout; return to a full chest stretch
- Standing position adds anti-rotation core demand
Common faults 2
Hips drift forward to assist the press
Hip extension assists the press; chest loses the load.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsErector spinae
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗