How to Do the Alternating Cable Shoulder Press

Beginner · Cable · Targets Shoulders, Triceps

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Alternating Cable Shoulder Press demonstration
💪 Shoulders, Triceps🏋️ Cable📊 Beginner🏷️ Strength

How to perform it

  1. Move the cables to the bottom of the tower and select an appropriate weight.
  2. 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 one side directly over head.
  4. After pausing at the top, return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.

Muscles worked

The Alternating Cable Shoulder Press primarily targets your Shoulders, with support from your Triceps. You'll need cable.

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