Single-Arm Dumbbell Press
Single-Arm Dumbbell 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
- Hold one dumbbell at shoulder height, palm forward, feet hip width, free hand on your hip.
- Brace your core and squeeze your glutes.
- Press the dumbbell straight up until your arm is straight beside your ear.
- Lower it back to your shoulder under control.
Watch out: Leaning sideways away from the weight as you press.
Alternatives
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