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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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