How to Do Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both Arms

Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both 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 Both Arms

  1. 01Adjust the seat height so the handles are level with the tops of the shoulders.
  2. 02Grip both handles with the palms facing forward and the elbows tucked slightly inward.
  3. 03Drive both arms upward simultaneously until the elbows reach full extension without locking out.
  4. 04Lower the handles back to ear level while keeping the chest tall and the back against the pad.
  5. 05Maintain a firm abdominal brace to prevent the lower back from arching away from the seat.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both 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

Press the weights in a slight arc to finish with the biceps directly next to the ears for full shoulder recruitment.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both Arms questions

What muscles does Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both Arms work?

Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both 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 Both Arms correctly?

Adjust the seat height so the handles are level with the tops of the shoulders. Grip both handles with the palms facing forward and the elbows tucked slightly inward. Drive both arms upward simultaneously until the elbows reach full extension without locking out. Lower the handles back to ear level while keeping the chest tall and the back against the pad. Maintain a firm abdominal brace to prevent the lower back from arching away from the seat.

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

Press the weights in a slight arc to finish with the biceps directly next to the ears for full shoulder recruitment.

Is Iso Lateral Shoulder Press Both Arms suitable for beginners?

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

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

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

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