How to Do
How to Do Cable Lunges to Overhead Press
Each cable lunges to overhead press should begin with good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop this cable lunges to overhead press.
Other Notes: Stop if you have difficulty with balance during the lunge; keep your head shoulders in a neutral position taking care they do not roll forward as these are indications that the exercise is too advanced and/or that the weight is too heavy.
Beginning
Beginning Cable Lunges to Overhead Press
1. Maintain a tall body throughout this exercise. Tighten the tummy and keep the spine in a neutral position.
2.Begin with a thorough warm up before starting this exercise - this engages the sensory system.
Movement
Cable Lunges to Overhead Press Movement
1. This movement involves a forward lunge with a two-handed cable shoulder press.
2. Start with your back to the Freemotion Cable Cross with your hands at shoulder height.
3. Take a comfortable step forward into a lunge and hold the bodyweight should be loaded onto the forward leg.
4. In the lunge position, perform a shoulder press motion with the arms towards the ceiling (as shown).
5. Return the arms back to the shoulders and step back to the start position.
6. Alternate the lunge pattern back and forth while you perform the shoulder presses.
Benefits
Cable Lunges to Overhead Press Benefits
Cable rope exercises have numerous advantages and are excellent for building muscle in the back deltoids (and side delts), shoulders, upper arms, and forearms. Furthermore, cable ropes can provide your shoulder muscles and joints with a much-needed break from free weights.
