Barbell cuban press

Muscles

• Infraspinatus
• Teres minor

Technique

1. Stand holding a Barbell in front of your thighs with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
2. Raise your elbows up and out to shoulder height, as in an upright row.
3. Keeping your elbows there, rotate your forearms up and back until they are vertical ( Shoulder external rotation ).
4. Press the bar overhead, then reverse the steps to come back down.

Form tips

1. Don't arch your back.

Risks

1. Elbows out is a less stable position for the shoulder, so avoid using excessive weight to prevent strain.

Similar Exercises

• Sitting shoulder external rotation front
• Sitting shoulder external rotation side
• Sitting shoulder external rotation diagonal
• Side-lying shoulder external rotation
• Band shoulder external rotation

Equipment

• Barbell