Exercise Comparison
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press vs Round The World Shoulder Stretch
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Only in Round The World Shoulder Stretch
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.
Round The World Shoulder Stretch
Stand up straight with your legs together, holding a bodybar or broomstick.
Hold the pole behind your hips with a wider than shoulder width grip. Your palms should be down and your thumbs facing out.
Slowly lift your arms up behind your head. Don't force it if it gets hard to lift further.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner exercise using cable, while Round The World Shoulder Stretch is beginner and uses other. Choose Alternating Cable Shoulder Press if you have access to cable, or Round The World Shoulder Stretch if you prefer other.