Exercise Comparison
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press vs Push Press
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
beginner·Cable·compound
Push Press
expert·Barbell·compound
Side-by-Side
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
VS
Push Press
beginner
Level
expert
Cable
Equipment
Barbell
compound
Mechanic
compound
push
Force
push
Strength
Category
Olympic Weightlifting
shoulders
Primary
shoulders
triceps
Secondary
quadricepstriceps
Muscle Analysis
Shared
shoulderstriceps
Only in Push Press
quadriceps
Instructions
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
1
Move the cables to the bottom of the tower and select an appropriate weight.
2
Grasp the cables and hold them at shoulder height, palms facing forward. This will be your starting position.
3
Keeping your head and chest up, extend through the elbow to press one side directly over head.
4
After pausing at the top, return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side.
Push Press
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner exercise using cable, while Push Press is expert and uses barbell. Choose Alternating Cable Shoulder Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Push Press for a greater challenge.