Chair Seated Cuban Press
The Chair Seated Cuban Press mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: chair.
Required Equipment
Chair Seated Cuban Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
Secondary
Rotator Cuff (infraspinatus); Small Rotator (teres minor); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
How to do the Chair Seated Cuban Press
Sit upright on a sturdy chair with your feet flat on the floor and your chest lifted proudly.
Bend your elbows to 90 degrees and bring your upper arms out to the sides at shoulder height with fists facing forward.
Slowly rotate your forearms upward and backward until your knuckles point up toward the ceiling.
Press your hands straight overhead while keeping your core engaged and your shoulders relaxed.
Reverse the movement by lowering your arms back to 90 degrees, rotating your forearms down, and returning to the starting position.
Chair Seated Cuban Press FAQs
What muscles does the Chair Seated Cuban Press work?
The Chair Seated Cuban Press mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid, lateral deltoid and posterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Chair Seated Cuban Press?
Chair.
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