Alternating Cable Shoulder Press

Alternating Cable Shoulder Press — Start position — Start position

Alternating Cable Shoulder Press — End position — End position

Region: Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment: Cable
Category: Strength
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: compound
Force: push

Muscles worked

shoulders
triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Move the cables to the bottom of the tower and select an appropriate weight.
Grasp the cables and hold them at shoulder height, palms facing forward. This will be your starting position.
Keeping your head and chest up, extend through the elbow to press one side directly over head.
After pausing at the top, return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.

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