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cable alternate shoulder press

cable alternate shoulder press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grasp the handles of the cable machine with an overhand grip.

Step 2

Position your hands at shoulder height, with your palms facing forward.

Step 3

Keep your core engaged and your back straight.

Step 4

Press one handle up and forward until your arm is fully extended.

Step 5

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the handle back to the starting position.

Step 6

Repeat with the other arm.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

delts

Secondary muscles

tricepsupper back

Primary body parts

shoulders

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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