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

Dumbbell Shoulder Press: how the movement is executed

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
Also known as: Dumbbell overhead pressSeated dumbbell press

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Variations and substitutions

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Routines that program it

Three-day full body routine2 sets a week Three-day push/pull/legs routine3 sets a week

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Dumbbell Shoulder Press

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