Shoulders roll forward during the squeeze
Pec minor and anterior delt dominate rather than the sternal pec head.
Overactive muscles
Pec minorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗Foam RollThoracic spine↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Cable Pec Contraction (Arms Extended)
Coaching cues
- Cables at chest height; hold both handles in front with arms extended
- Press hands together against the cables — isometric squeeze
- Hold 2–3 seconds; feel the mid-pec and inner pec fire
- Release and repeat — focus on the peak contraction feel
Common faults 2
Elbows bend significantly
Biceps assist; reduces the isolated pec contraction.
Overactive muscles
Biceps brachii
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗