Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
ShouldersCable
BeginnerStrength
Band Pull Apart
Primary muscles
Shoulders
Secondary muscles
Middle back · Traps
Equipment: Resistance Bands
Level: Beginner
General guidance
- Sets
- 3–4
- Reps
- 8–12
- Rest (seconds)
- 60–120
Start light, keep a controlled form, stop if you feel pain.
Step-by-step instructions (in English)
- Begin with your arms extended straight out in front of you, holding the band with both hands.
- Initiate the movement by performing a reverse fly motion, moving your hands out laterally to your sides.
- Keep your elbows extended as you perform the movement, bringing the band to your chest. Ensure that you keep your shoulders back during the exercise.
- Pause as you complete the movement, returning to the starting position under control.
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General fitness information, not medical advice. Check with a doctor before starting a program.