Barbell Cuban Press
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Delts · Front and Rotator cuff
- Medium load
- Delts · Side and Traps · Upper
- Low load
- Core and Triceps
Primary muscles
How to do it
Take a wide, overhand grip on a light barbell. Raise your elbows to shoulder height, rotate your forearms upward, then press the bar overhead. Lower it and reverse the rotation under control. Do not force the shoulder rotation or arch your back to complete the press.
Form cues
- Use a very light bar.
- Rotate before pressing.
- Keep your ribs down.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
NeckShoulderElbowWristUpper backLower back
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.