Exercise Comparison
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press vs Sled Overhead Backward Walk
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Only in Sled Overhead Backward Walk
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.
Sled Overhead Backward Walk
Attach dual handles to a sled connected by a rope or chain. Load the sled to a light weight.
Face the sled, backing up until there is some tension in the line. Hold your hands directly above your head with your elbows extended. This will be your starting position.
Walk backwards, keeping your arms raised above your head. Avoid jerky movements.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner exercise using cable, while Sled Overhead Backward Walk is beginner and uses other. Choose Alternating Cable Shoulder Press if you have access to cable, or Sled Overhead Backward Walk if you prefer other.