Cuban Press

This move is like a bear preparing to reach high into the trees. Starting with a pull, rotating outward, and pressing overhead, it strengthens the shoulders and enhances mobility.

Instructions

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing your body.
2. Pull the weights up to chest height while keeping your elbows higher than your wrists.
3. Rotate your arms upward until your forearms are vertical and the dumbbells are at ear level.
4. Press the weights overhead until your arms are fully extended.
5. Reverse the steps to return to the starting position.

Benefits

• Strengthens the shoulder muscles.
• Improves shoulder stability and function.
• Engages the rotator cuff, reducing the risk of shoulder injuries.

Key Points

• Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
• Move slowly and with control to avoid using momentum.
• Ensure your elbows stay higher than your wrists during the initial pull.

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight, resulting in poor form.
• Allowing the wrists to drop below the elbows during the high pull.
• Not maintaining control during the rotation phase.