Cable Shoulder Press

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Learn how to do the Cable Shoulder Press with proper form and technique. This cable exercise primarily targets your Delts, with secondary emphasis on Triceps, Upper Back.

Cable Shoulder Press exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Cable Shoulder Press

Follow these steps to perform the Cable Shoulder Press with correct form:

  1. 1Adjust the cable machine so that the handles are at shoulder height.
  2. 2Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. 3Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and bring them up to shoulder level, with your elbows bent and pointing outwards.
  4. 4Press the handles upwards until your arms are fully extended overhead.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the handles back down to shoulder level.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Cable Shoulder Press Muscles Worked

Primary

delts

Secondary

tricepsupper back

Exercise Details

Equipment
cable
Body Part
shoulders
Category
Main

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