Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
ShouldersFront Delts
- Equipment
- Cable
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Force
- Push
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Type
- Strength
Also works: Triceps
How to do the Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
- 1
Move the cables to the bottom of the tower and select an appropriate weight.
- 2
Grasp the cables and hold them at shoulder height, palms facing forward. This will be your starting position.
- 3
Keeping your head and chest up, extend through the elbow to press one side directly over head.
- 4
After pausing at the top, return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
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