A beginner strength exercise done with a cable that mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps. Move the cables to the bottom of the towers and select an appropriate weight. Stand directly in between the uprights. Grasp the cables and hold them at shoulder height, palms facing forward. This will be your starting position.
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Primary
Shoulders
Secondary
Triceps
Equipment
Cable
Level
beginner
Cable Shoulder Press demonstration
Cable Shoulder Press, starting positionCable Shoulder Press, finishing position
How to Perform
1Move the cables to the bottom of the towers and select an appropriate weight.
2Stand directly in between the uprights. Grasp the cables and hold them at shoulder height, palms facing forward. This will be your starting position.
3Keeping your head and chest up, extend through the elbow to press the handles directly over head.
4After pausing at the top, return to the starting position and repeat.
Video Tutorial
Tips & Common Mistakes
•Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
•Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
•Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
•This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
•As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently
