Cable Shoulder Press

Cable Shoulder Press

Type: Compound Muscle: Shoulders Equipment: Cable

A shoulder press exercise performed using a cable machine, offering constant resistance.

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+Provides steady resistance throughout
+Builds shoulders and triceps
–Requires good shoulder mobility
–Can be hard to stabilize

This exercise targets:

Shoulders

Front Delts

Side Delts

Rotator Cuff

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Triceps

Chest

Upper Chest

Serratus

Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.

How to perform

Set two low pulleys with single handles at about hip level
Grab handles, step forward, and stand tall with a slight staggered stance
Bring handles to shoulder height, palms forward, elbows under wrists
Brace your core and keep ribs down; don’t arch your lower back
Press the handles up and slightly forward until arms are almost straight
Pause briefly, then lower slowly to shoulder height with control
Exhale as you press up; inhale as you lower
Keep wrists neutral and shoulders down; avoid flaring elbows wide