Seated Cable Shoulder Press
Set the weight, sit and grasp the handles with head and chest up, elbows near 90 degrees. Extend through the elbows and press the handles together overhead.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 4
Form sequence
01 · start
Adjust 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.
02 · press · Key step
Begin by extending through the elbow, pressing the handles together above your head.
03 · return
After pausing at the top, return the handles to the starting position. Ensure that you maintain tension on the cables.
04 · variation
You can also execute this movement with your back off the pad and alternate hands.
