# Cable Shoulder Press - Forge Exercise Library

## Quick Answer

The cable shoulder press is a compound exercise targeting the deltoid muscles using a cable machine. It involves pressing handles overhead from shoulder height, engaging the shoulders, tricep, and upper back.

**Details:**
- **Body Part:** Shoulders
- **Equipment:** Cable
- **Target Muscle:** Shoulders
- **Secondary Muscles:** Triceps, Upper Back
- **Difficulty:** Intermediate
- **Category:** Strength

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## How to Perform Cable Shoulder Press

1. Adjust the cable machine so that the handles are at shoulder height.
2. Stand facing away from the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
3. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and bring them up to shoulder level, with your elbows bent and pointing outwards.
4. Press the handles upwards until your arms are fully extended overhead.
5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the handles back down to shoulder level.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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