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Cable Shoulder Press

A compound upper-body pressing exercise performed using a cable machine with handles positioned at shoulder height. The movement involves pressing the handles upward overhead by extending the elbows while maintaining a stable torso and controlled stance. The cables provide constant tension throughout the motion, and the exercise emphasizes smooth pressing mechanics, shoulder stability, and a slow lowering phase to maintain continuous tension through the shoulders and triceps across the full range of motion.

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Cable Shoulder Press
Primary muscle
Anterior Deltoids
Secondary muscles
Triceps Brachii, Upper Chest
Equipment
Cable
Category
Shoulders
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