Exercise Comparison
Alternating Cable Shoulder Press vs Upward Stretch
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
Only in Upward 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.
Upward Stretch
Extend both hands straight above your head, palms touching.
Slowly push your hands up and back, keeping your back straight.
Verdict
Both exercises target the shoulders. Alternating Cable Shoulder Press is a beginner exercise using cable, while Upward Stretch is beginner and uses none. Choose Alternating Cable Shoulder Press if you have access to cable, or Upward Stretch if you prefer none.