Exercise

Seated Cable Shoulder Press

Also known as: seated cable overhead press, seated cable ohp, double cable shoulder press

Seated Cable Shoulder Press — position 2

Seated Cable Shoulder Press is a compound exercise for the shoulders. Main target: anterior deltoid. Also works: triceps lateral head, triceps long head and traps. Equipment: cable.

EquipmentCable

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Anterior deltoid

Secondary

Triceps lateral head Triceps long head Traps

How to do it

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.
Begin by extending through the elbow, pressing the handles together above your head.
After pausing at the top, return the handles to the starting position. Ensure that you maintain tension on the cables.
You can also execute this movement with your back off the pad and alternate hands.