Cuban Press
ID: 204
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- Exercise Type:
- Upper Push
- Contraindications:
- Shoulder Issues/Mobility
- Equipment:
- Floor Based
- Applicability:
- Focus
- Superset?:
- Yes
- Sprint-able?:
- Yes
Key Teaching Points:
- 1. End range is where the real work happens — do not shy away from it.
- 2. Maintain lat tension throughout to create a stable platform for the press.
- 3. Keep the ribcage down and neutral spine — avoid arching lower back to assist.
- 4. Avoid compensation patterns; if form breaks, address the limiting factor.
Regression:
Perform from the knees or elevate hands on a bench to reduce the bodyweight load. Use resistance bands for assistance on overhead patterns.
Progression:
Add a loaded vest or belt to increase total resistance without changing the movement pattern.
Common Problems:
Wrist collapse under load — reinforce a stacked wrist and consider a neutral-grip variation.