Cable Overhead Press
Shoulders ·Cable ·Beginner
Muscles worked
Shoulders
Shoulders
Triceps
How to do Cable Overhead Press
- Set both cable pulleys to the lowest position and grip a single handle in each hand with an overhand grip.
- Step into the cables with a staggered stance, brace your core, and bring the handles to shoulder height.
- Start with the elbows tucked roughly 30 degrees in front of the torso and forearms vertical.
- Press both handles straight up overhead until the arms lock out with the handles meeting above your head.
- Squeeze the shoulders at the top, then lower the handles slowly back to shoulder height over 2 seconds.
- Repeat for 8 to 12 controlled reps without leaning back or pressing the hips forward.
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