Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Strength · Gym machines · Beginner
How to do it
- Move the cables to the bottom of the tower and select an appropriate weight.
- Grasp the cables and hold them at shoulder height, palms facing forward. This will be your starting position.
- Keeping your head and chest up, extend through the elbow to press one side directly over head.
- After pausing at the top, return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
Works
Shoulders
Also: Triceps
When to stop
Stop and rest if you feel chest pain or pressure, are more short of breath than you'd expect, feel dizzy or faint, or have sudden pain. If chest pain or faintness doesn't pass when you rest, call 911.
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