Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Dumbbell Shoulder Press is a dumbbell push exercise for the shoulders, and it also works the triceps. If you cannot do it, Clean and Press or Handstand Push-up are good swaps.
Muscles worked
Shoulders · main
Triceps
How to do it
- Sit with your back supported and the dumbbells at shoulder height, palms facing forward.
- Brace your abs and keep your ribs down.
- Press the dumbbells up until your arms are straight, bringing them slightly together.
- Lower under control back to about ear height.
Watch out: Arching your lower back to push the weight up.
Alternatives
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