Cable Kneeling Shoulder Press
Description
The cable kneeling shoulder press uses a cable handle pressed overhead from a tall kneeling position. The kneeling stance removes any leg drive while the cable provides constant tension throughout the range. The combination forces strict shoulder pressing with strong core engagement.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Cable Kneeling Shoulder Press Instructions
- Set a cable to a low pulley with a single handle.
- Kneel on the floor facing away from the cable, with the handle in your right hand.
- Position the handle at shoulder level with elbow tucked.
- Brace your core and squeeze your glutes to lock the hips.
- Press the handle straight up overhead until your arm is fully extended.
- Squeeze your shoulder at the top.
- Lower the handle back to shoulder level with control.
- Complete reps on one side, then switch arms.
Cable Kneeling Shoulder Press Form & Visual
Cable Kneeling Shoulder Press Benefits
- Removes leg drive for strict shoulder work
- Constant cable tension through the range
- Strong glute and core engagement
- Builds shoulder strength unilaterally
- Tall kneeling challenges hip stability
- Useful for shoulder hypertrophy
Cable Kneeling Shoulder Press Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Lateral deltoid
- Triceps brachii
- Core stabilizers
Cable Kneeling Shoulder Press Variations & Alternatives
- Cable Shoulder Press
- Half Kneeling Cable Press
- Dumbbell Kneeling Press
- Single Arm Cable Press
