Exercise Comparison
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press vs Seated Front Deltoid
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Only in Seated Front Deltoid
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.
Seated Front Deltoid
Sit upright on the floor with your legs bent, your partner standing behind you. Stick your arms straight out to your sides, with your palms facing the ground. Attempt to move them as far behind you as possible, as your assistant holds your wrists. This will be your starting position.
Keeping your elbows straight, attempt to move your arms to the front, with your partner gently restraining you to prevent any actual movement for 10-20 seconds.
Now, relax your muscles and allow your partner to gently increase the stretch on the shoulders and chest. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner exercise using cable, while Seated Front Deltoid is expert and uses bodyweight. Choose Alternating Cable Shoulder Press if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Seated Front Deltoid for a greater challenge.