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Seated cable shoulder press

A compound exercise for the front delts, with help from the triceps, side delts. Equipment: cable machine and flat bench.

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WorksFront deltsTricepsSide delts

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How to do it

  1. Setup: A bench between two low pulleys, handles at the shoulders.
  2. Press up until the arms are straight
  3. Lower to ear height

Muscles worked

Seated cable shoulder press: 3D figure mid-rep with the front delts highlighted

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