Strength

Seated Cable Overhead Press

The Seated Cable Overhead Press is a key workout for shoulder strength & stability. From a seated position, lift a weighted cable above your head to build upper body strength and enhance your posture.
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Seated Cable Overhead Press instructions
Step-by-step instructions
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Start by adjusting the pulley of the cable machine to the lowest setting.
2
Take a seat on a bench, facing away from the machine and grasp the handles in each hand.
3
Raise your hands until your arms are bent at about 90 degrees, elbows below your shoulders. This is your starting position.
4
Slowly press your hands toward the ceiling, keeping them in line with your shoulders.
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After reaching the top, slowly lower your hands back down to the initial position, ensuring a controlled motion. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Start by adjusting the pulley of the cable machine to the lowest setting.
Take a seat on a bench, facing away from the machine and grasp the handles in each hand.
Raise your hands until your arms are bent at about 90 degrees, elbows below your shoulders. This is your starting position.
Slowly press your hands toward the ceiling, keeping them in line with your shoulders.
After reaching the top, slowly lower your hands back down to the initial position, ensuring a controlled motion. Repeat for the desired number of reps.
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