Seated Cable Shoulder Press

The Seated Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner cable exercise that primarily targets the Shoulders.

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How to Do the Seated Cable Shoulder Press

1. 1Adjust 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.
2. 2Begin by extending through the elbow, pressing the handles together above your head.
3. 3After pausing at the top, return the handles to the starting position. Ensure that you maintain tension on the cables.
4. 4You can also execute this movement with your back off the pad and alternate hands.

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