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cable shoulder press
cable shoulder press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Adjust the cable machine so that the handles are at shoulder height.
Step 2. Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Step 3. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and bring them up to shoulder level, with your elbows bent and pointing outwards.
Step 4. Press the handles upwards until your arms are fully extended overhead.
Step 5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the handles back down to shoulder level.
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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