How to Do
How to Do Cable Squat Press Alternating Arms
The cable squat press alternating arms should begin with a 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 the cable squat and press alternating arms.
Beginning
Beginning Cable Squat Press
1. Maintain a visual gaze towards the horizon (straight ahead) and good stability through the abdomen.
2. Begin with a thorough dynamic warm up prior to starting this exercise; this engages the nervous system.
Movement
Cable Squat Press Movement
1. This movement involves a squat motion and a two arm cable side shoulder press.
2. Start with the feet shoulder width apart, hands at shoulder height, and elbows away from the body (as shown).
3. Perform a complete squat (for description see - 'squat' in exercise library).
4. Once standing, perform a two arm overhead shoulder press to the side (as shown).
5. Watch and correct for excessive side lean.
6. Bring the hands back to the shoulders.
7. Repeat the pattern.
8. Do not curve the lower back excessively, bring the head and body forward excessively, or excessively elevate the shoulder area as these may be signs that the load is too heavy.
Benefits
Cable Squat Press Benefits
The chest press strengthens and builds muscle tissue in your pectorals, deltoids, and triceps. It also works your biceps and serratus anterior. Daily actions such as pushing strollers, shopping carts, and heavy doors benefit from this upper body strength and power.
Exercise Aliases
Cable Machine Squats, How To Do Side Cable Press, Upper Body Squat Combinations.
