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Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Sit or stand holding dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing forward. Press the weights straight overhead until arms are fully extended. Lower under control back to the starting position. Keep your core tight and avoid arching your back.

How it is executed

  1. Sit or stand holding dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing forward.
  2. Press the weights straight overhead until arms are fully extended.
  3. Lower under control back to the starting position.
  4. Keep your core tight and avoid arching your back.
Muscles worked
Shoulders
Primary muscle
Front delt
Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement pattern
Push
Difficulty
Intermediate
What it is for
Strength · Hypertrophy

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