Cable Incline Close-Grip Shoulder Press with V-Bar
Lying back on an incline bench with the feet toward a low pulley, a V-bar pressed from the upper chest to straight arms overhead; the cable runs along the body.
How to do it
Setup
Back on an incline bench, feet toward a low pulley, the cable between the feet to a V-bar at the upper chest, elbows down.
Steps
- Press the V-bar up until the arms are straight above the head.
- Keep the back and the head on the bench.
- Lower the bar to the upper chest under control.
Common mistakes
Arching off the bench to finish: the back stays on the pad. Elbows flaring wide on the close grip: keep them in front, close to the body. Letting the cable drag the bar down: lower as slowly as you press.
Breathing
Exhale pressing, inhale returning.
