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Cable Twisting Overhead Press

A compound upper-body rotational pressing exercise performed using a cable machine with handles set at shoulder height. The movement involves pressing the handle(s) overhead while simultaneously rotating the torso through the core, creating a twisting motion as the arms extend upward. The exercise requires coordinated shoulder press mechanics combined with controlled spinal rotation and core engagement to stabilize the body. The movement is performed with a slow, controlled return to maintain tension through the shoulders, triceps, and obliques across the full range of motion.

Full BodyCable
Cable Twisting Overhead Press
Primary muscle
Anterior Deltoids
Secondary muscles
Triceps Brachii, Obliques, Upper Chest
Equipment
Cable
Category
Full Body
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