Seated Cable Shoulder Press

Strength · Beginner · Shoulders

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Primary muscles
Shoulders
Secondary
Triceps
Equipment
Cable
Force
Push
Mechanic
Compound
Level
Beginner

Muscles worked

Shoulders

Also works: Triceps

How to do itSeated Cable Shoulder Press

  1. 1Adjust the weight to an appropriate amount and be seated, grasping the handles. Your upper arms should be about 90 degrees to the body, with your head and chest up. The elbows should also be bent to about 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.
  2. 2Begin by extending through the elbow, pressing the handles together above your head.
  3. 3After pausing at the top, return the handles to the starting position. Ensure that you maintain tension on the cables.
  4. 4You can also execute this movement with your back off the pad and alternate hands.

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