How to Do Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Alternate Arms

Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Alternate Arms is a shoulders exercise using bodyweight, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Alternate Arms

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and both arms raised to a 90-degree 'goalpost' position.
  2. 02Press the right hand vertically toward the ceiling until the elbow is fully extended.
  3. 03Lower the right arm back to the 90-degree starting point while keeping the left arm isometric.
  4. 04Repeat the press with the left arm while keeping the right side perfectly still at shoulder height.
  5. 05Exhale on the upward phase and inhale as the arm returns to the ear level.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Alternate Arms

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

Maintain a slight bend in the knees to create a stable base and prevent the torso from swaying between repetitions.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Alternate Arms questions

What muscles does Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Alternate Arms work?

Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Alternate Arms is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Alternate Arms correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and both arms raised to a 90-degree 'goalpost' position. Press the right hand vertically toward the ceiling until the elbow is fully extended. Lower the right arm back to the 90-degree starting point while keeping the left arm isometric. Repeat the press with the left arm while keeping the right side perfectly still at shoulder height. Exhale on the upward phase and inhale as the arm returns to the ear level.

What is the A90 coach tip for Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Alternate Arms?

Maintain a slight bend in the knees to create a stable base and prevent the torso from swaying between repetitions.

Is Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Alternate Arms suitable for beginners?

Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Alternate Arms is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Alternate Arms?

No. Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Alternate Arms is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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