Push · Regular
Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Pressing dumbbells from your shoulders to overhead while standing, which builds strong shoulders and arms.
Demo by Maya, an AI coach. Its start and end, as stills.
- Works
- shoulders, triceps; also upper back, abs
- Kit
- Dumbbell
- Dose
- 8 to 12 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Stand with your feet hip width apart and a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, palms facing forward or facing each other.
While you move
- Ribs down, glutes tight
- Press up and slightly back
- Biceps by your ears at the top
- Lower to your shoulders slowly
Avoid
- Arching your lower back to push the weight up
- Pressing the dumbbells out in front of you
- Shrugging your shoulders to your ears
Take care if you have trouble with your shoulders or working with your arms overhead.