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.

SHOULDERS · PUSH

How it is executed

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.

Muscles worked: Shoulders
Primary muscle: Front delt
Equipment: Dumbbell
Movement pattern: Push
Difficulty: Intermediate
What it is for: StrengthHypertrophy

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Variations and substitutions

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