Floor Inverted Shoulder Press vs Cable Shoulder Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press is the easier place to start — difficulty 4 of 5 vs 5. Compare Shoulder form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and Cable Shoulder Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press vs Cable Shoulder Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable Shoulder Press more often — 179 sessions compared to 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and Cable Shoulder Press differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and Cable Shoulder Press Differ
| What differs | Floor Inverted Shoulder Press | Cable Shoulder Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts, chest, and triceps | front delts, side delts, and triceps |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 146 sessions | 179 sessions |
How to Do Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower yourself until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Return to the starting position slowly again.
Coach's Tips
- It is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If the movement is difficult, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Floor Inverted Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Floor Inverted Shoulder Press exercise guide.
How to Do Cable Shoulder Press
Cable Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- Push your arms up with both hands.
- Do not fully lock your arms, hold for a moment at the peak,
- then slowly lower them to shoulder height.
Coach's Tips
- Engage your core to prevent excessive arching of the back. Control it slowly without any bouncing.
For a full Cable Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Shoulder Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Floor Inverted Shoulder Press or Cable Shoulder Press?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Shoulder, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and Cable Shoulder Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Floor Inverted Shoulder Press loads front delts, chest, and triceps, and Cable Shoulder Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps.
What equipment do Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and Cable Shoulder Press need?
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press needs bodyweight only, and Cable Shoulder Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Shoulder Press once your form holds up.
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