Exercise Comparison
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press vs Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press
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Muscle Analysis
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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.
Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press
Stand with a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders with your palms facing forward and your elbows pointed out. This will be your starting position.
Extend one arm to press the dumbbell straight up, keeping your off hand in place. Do not lean or jerk the weight during the movement.
After a brief pause, return the weight to the starting position.
Repeat for the opposite side, continuing to alternate between arms.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner exercise using cable, while Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Alternating Cable Shoulder Press if you have access to cable, or Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press if you prefer dumbbell.