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Cable Overhead Press

Main muscle
Front Delts
Muscle group
Shoulders
Equipment
Cable

How to do it

  1. 1Set the pulley low and attach a straight bar or handles.
  2. 2Face away from the tower and hold the handle at shoulder height.
  3. 3Brace your core and stand with feet shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4Press straight overhead until your arms are fully extended.
  5. 5Lower back to shoulder height under control and repeat.

Coaching cues

  • Press straight up
  • Ribs down
  • Full lockout
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