Exercise Comparison
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press vs Back Flyes - With Bands
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Back Flyes - With Bands
Instructions
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Move the cables to the bottom of the tower and select an appropriate weight.
Grasp the cables and hold them at shoulder height, palms facing forward. This will be your starting position.
Keeping your head and chest up, extend through the elbow to press one side directly over head.
After pausing at the top, return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
Back Flyes - With Bands
Run a band around a stationary post like that of a squat rack.
Grab the band by the handles and stand back so that the tension in the band rises.
Extend and lift the arms straight in front of you. Tip: Your arms should be straight and parallel to the floor while perpendicular to your torso. Your feet should be firmly planted on the floor spread at shoulder width. This will be your starting position.
As you exhale, move your arms to the sides and back. Keep your arms extended and parallel to the floor. Continue the movement until the arms are extended to your sides.
After a pause, go back to the original position as you inhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner exercise using cable, while Back Flyes - With Bands is beginner and uses bands. Choose Alternating Cable Shoulder Press if you have access to cable, or Back Flyes - With Bands if you prefer bands.