How to Do Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both Arm

Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both Arm 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 Both Arm

  1. 01Adjust the seat height so the handles are level with the tops of the shoulders and sit with a tall spine.
  2. 02Grip both handles and press the weight upward until the arms are fully extended overhead.
  3. 03Avoid locking the elbows completely at the top to maintain tension on the deltoids.
  4. 04Lower the handles under control until the hands are back at ear level.
  5. 05Exhale on the effort of the press and inhale as the weight descends.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both Arm

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 ribcage tucked down toward the hips to prevent excessive arching of the lower back during the overhead press.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both Arm questions

What muscles does Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both Arm work?

Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both Arm 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 Both Arm correctly?

Adjust the seat height so the handles are level with the tops of the shoulders and sit with a tall spine. Grip both handles and press the weight upward until the arms are fully extended overhead. Avoid locking the elbows completely at the top to maintain tension on the deltoids. Lower the handles under control until the hands are back at ear level. Exhale on the effort of the press and inhale as the weight descends.

What is the A90 coach tip for Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both Arm?

Keep the ribcage tucked down toward the hips to prevent excessive arching of the lower back during the overhead press.

Is Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both Arm suitable for beginners?

Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both Arm is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both Arm?

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

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