ShouldersBeginner

Alternating Cable Shoulder Press

Strength movement using Cable.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary ShouldersSupporting Triceps

Movement instructions

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.

Technique guidance

Inhale as the resistance lowers and exhale as you press overhead. Keep the ribs controlled and continue breathing between repetitions.

Arching the lower back or flaring the ribs to move the resistance overhead.
Pressing in an inconsistent path instead of stacking the load over a stable base.
Using momentum or an uncontrolled lowering phase.

Use a stable setup and a load or resistance you can control through a comfortable range.
Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, or feel unwell.
Check that the attachment, pin, and cable are secure before applying resistance.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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