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SHOULDERS / CONTROL

Cuban Press

A shoulder-focused exercise for strong, controlled movement around the shoulder joint.

SETS / REPS3 × 10
REST75 sec
LEVELAll levels

MOVEMENT ILLUSTRATION

SEE THE MOVEMENT.

A six-frame Cuban Press reference. Follow the setup, controlled working path, return, and reset with the same form.

Cuban Press technique — set position

01SETBuild a stable starting position.

Cuban Press technique — brace position

02BRACECreate tension before moving.

Cuban Press technique — lower position

03LOWEREnter the range with control.

Cuban Press technique — work position

04WORKMove through the strongest path.

Cuban Press technique — return position

05RETURNControl the return phase.

Cuban Press technique — reset position

06RESETFinish balanced and repeat.

DO

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

  • Neck stays relaxed
  • No swinging
  • Control the lowering
  • Finish each set with clean technique
DON'T

WHAT TO AVOID

  • Do not press through pinching or sharp shoulder pain.
  • Do not lean back or use the legs unless the variation requires it.
  • Do not swing the weight through the difficult range.

STEP BY STEP

MOVE WITH CONTROL.

  1. Stand or sit tall with ribs stacked over the pelvis.
  2. Initiate the movement without shrugging.
  3. Use the planned range with soft, controlled elbows.
  4. Lower slowly and reset before the next repetition.
STOP IF SOMETHING FEELS WRONG.

Muscle effort is expected; sharp pain, dizziness, numbness, or unusual discomfort is not. Reduce the load or range, stop the exercise, and seek qualified guidance when needed.