Cable Alternating Shoulder Press

Shoulders · Cable · Beginner

How to do it

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grasp the handles of the cable machine with an overhand grip.
2. Position your hands at shoulder height, with your palms facing forward.
3. Keep your core engaged and your back straight.
4. Press one handle up and forward until your arm is fully extended.
5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the handle back to the starting position.
6. Repeat with the other arm.
7. Alternate between arms for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary: Delts
Secondary: Triceps, Upper Back

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