Technique
Stand with your back to the cable machine, holding the cable handles at shoulder level. Press the handles overhead while keeping your core engaged and back straight. Lower the handles back to starting position with control.
A compound shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids, triceps, and upper chest through controlled pressing movements using cable resistance for consistent tension throughout the range of motion.
Stand with your back to the cable machine, holding the cable handles at shoulder level. Press the handles overhead while keeping your core engaged and back straight. Lower the handles back to starting position with control.
Begin standing with back to the cable machine, holding the cable handles at shoulder level, ready to perform the shoulder press.
Return to the starting position with handles at shoulder level, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Keep core engaged, press straight up, control the movement, maintain form
Arching back, using momentum, not controlling the movement, poor posture
Increase weight, add pause at top, perform seated variation, or use different grips.
Use lighter weight, perform seated, or practice with dumbbells first.
Maintain proper form to avoid shoulder and lower back strain. Stop if you experience pain in the shoulders, elbows, or lower back. Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.