How to Do Arnold Press Cable Resistance Band Standing

Arnold Press Cable Resistance Band Standing is a shoulders exercise using cable and resistance band, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Cable, Resistance band

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Arnold Press Cable Resistance Band Standing

  1. 01Stand between two low cable pulleys or step on a resistance band, holding the handles at shoulder height with palms facing the face.
  2. 02Exhale and press the handles overhead while simultaneously rotating the palms to face forward.
  3. 03Continue the press until the arms are fully extended above the head without shrugging the shoulders.
  4. 04Inhale and lower the handles, rotating the palms back toward the face to return to the starting position.
  5. 05Maintain a soft bend in the knees and a braced core to prevent the lower back from arching during the press.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Arnold Press Cable Resistance Band Standing

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the elbows high and in front of the body during the rotation to ensure the tension stays on the lateral deltoid throughout the cable pull.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Arnold Press Cable Resistance Band Standing questions

What muscles does Arnold Press Cable Resistance Band Standing work?

Arnold Press Cable Resistance Band Standing is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Arnold Press Cable Resistance Band Standing correctly?

Stand between two low cable pulleys or step on a resistance band, holding the handles at shoulder height with palms facing the face. Exhale and press the handles overhead while simultaneously rotating the palms to face forward. Continue the press until the arms are fully extended above the head without shrugging the shoulders. Inhale and lower the handles, rotating the palms back toward the face to return to the starting position. Maintain a soft bend in the knees and a braced core to prevent the lower back from arching during the press.

What is the A90 coach tip for Arnold Press Cable Resistance Band Standing?

Keep the elbows high and in front of the body during the rotation to ensure the tension stays on the lateral deltoid throughout the cable pull.

Is Arnold Press Cable Resistance Band Standing suitable for beginners?

Arnold Press Cable Resistance Band Standing is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Arnold Press Cable Resistance Band Standing?

Arnold Press Cable Resistance Band Standing uses cable and resistance band.

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