How to Do Cuban Press: Muscles Worked & Proper Form

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Muscles Worked in Cuban Press

muscles worked in the exercise cuban press

Primary muscles worked:

Secondary muscles worked:

How to Do Cuban Press

  1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a pair of dumbbells with an overhand grip (palms facing down).
  2. Lift the dumbbells in a controlled motion up to shoulder height, with your elbows in line with your shoulders.
  3. Once the dumbbells reach shoulder height, rotate your shoulders outward, lifting the dumbbells and turning your wrists so your palms face forward.
  4. Press the dumbbells overhead to full extension.
  5. Reverse the movement by lowering the dumbbells back to shoulder height, rotating the shoulders inward, and then returning them to the starting position in front of your thighs.
  6. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

Commentary

The Cuban Press is a good exercise for targeting your shoulders and rotator cuff, helping with stability and strength in overhead movements.

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