Strength

Seated Cable Shoulder Press

The seated cable shoulder press is a beginner strength exercise for your shoulders, using cable.

Main muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Triceps
Equipment
Cable
Level
Beginner
Seated Cable Shoulder Press, starting position
Start
Seated Cable Shoulder Press, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Adjust the weight to an appropriate amount and be seated, grasping the handles. Your upper arms should be about 90 degrees to the body, with your head and chest up. The elbows should also be bent to about 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.
  2. Begin by extending through the elbow, pressing the handles together above your head.
  3. After pausing at the top, return the handles to the starting position. Ensure that you maintain tension on the cables.
  4. You can also execute this movement with your back off the pad and alternate hands.

Alternatives to the seated cable shoulder press

Cable Rear Delt Fly Cable Band lateral raise Resistance bands Cable lateral raise Cable stack Dumbbell lateral raise Dumbbells Half-kneeling one-arm dumbbell press Dumbbells Seated dumbbell shoulder press Dumbbells, Adjustable bench