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Cuban press GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
  • Side shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars acromialis
  • Front shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars clavicularis
  • Rear shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars spinalis
  • Rotator cuffMusculi rotatores humeri
Equipment
Dumbbells
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 5.77 seconds

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a cuban press

  1. Stand tall with core engaged and feet planted firmly on the ground
  2. Extend arms out to sides at shoulder height with palms facing down
  3. Slowly rotate your arms so palms face forward while keeping arms at shoulder level
  4. Press both arms straight up overhead while maintaining palm-forward position
  5. Lower arms back to shoulder height with controlled movement
  6. Rotate palms back to face down position to complete one repetition

Form tips

  • Keep shoulders pulled back and down throughout the entire movement to avoid impingement
  • Move slowly and deliberately through each phase to maximize shoulder stability benefits
  • Maintain neutral spine and avoid arching your back when pressing overhead
  • Stop immediately if you feel any sharp pain or discomfort in the shoulder joint
  • Focus on smooth transitions between each position rather than rushing through the movement

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