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Shoulders · Intermediate

Cable Twisting Overhead Press

Unilateral cable overhead press coordinated with controlled foot, hip, and trunk rotation toward the pressing side.

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Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersTricepsObliquesCore

Equipment

Cable

Sets × reps

3 × 12 / side

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand in a stable stance with one cable handle at shoulder height and your torso turned slightly toward the pulley.
  2. 02Brace your trunk and set your shoulder before beginning the press.
  3. 03Press the handle overhead while rotating your rib cage and hips smoothly toward the pressing side.
  4. 04Finish tall with the elbow straight, shoulder active, and weight balanced over your feet.
  5. 05Lower the handle to your shoulder while unwinding under control, complete the set, and then switch sides.

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