Cable Shoulder Press
How to do the Cable Shoulder Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
Triceps
Cable
How to do the Cable Shoulder Press
- 1
Move the cables to the bottom of the towers and select an appropriate weight.
- 2
Stand directly in between the uprights. 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 the handles directly over head.
- 4
After pausing at the top, return to the starting position and repeat.
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Where the Cable Shoulder Press fits
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Cable Shoulder Press: common questions
What muscles does the Cable Shoulder Press work?
The Cable Shoulder Press primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Cable Shoulder Press suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Cable Shoulder Press?
To do the Cable Shoulder Press you'll need a cable machine.
Is the Cable Shoulder Press a compound or isolation exercise?
The Cable Shoulder Press is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Cable Shoulder Press with correct form?
Move the cables to the bottom of the towers and select an appropriate weight. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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