seated cable shoulder press

muscle used: deltoids

how to do it:

sit in front of a low cable pulley
select the appropriate weight
Draw in the belly button and maintain proper posture throughout the entire exercise.
your elbows should be bent at 90° with your hands near your head. This is the starting position.
push your hands directly over your head.
Hold then slowly return to the starting position.

how many to do:

general fitness improvement: lift enough to reach muscle fatigue with 12-25 reps. Complete 1-3 sets.
muscle gain: lift enough to reach muscle fatigue with 6-15 reps. Complete 1-3 sets.

did you know...?

this exercise is also known as the military press. It can also be done with dumbbells, a barbell (lower the weight in front of the head please!) or one of many different machines.

additional information:

To avoid reaching a plateau, change exercises every couple weeks. For other exercises and variations, ask a trainer in the club!

Our Personal Training staff can build a custom routine designed to help you reach your goals quickly and safely.

starting position

ending position

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