Reviewed exercise · intermediate

Single-Arm Cable Overhead Press

A secondary vertical push movement for shoulders.

Equipment

cables

Typical range

8–20 reps

Also trains

triceps, core

Set up

Stand with a low cable handle at the shoulder and feet firmly set.

Execute

Press overhead without side bending, then return along the same path.

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled path, then return the load safely.

Coaching cues

• Finish over the shoulder.
• Use a repeatable range.

Common mistakes

• Leaning away or flaring the ribs.
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.