Shoulders · Front delts · Dumbbell
Standing DB Shoulder Press
How to
Dumbbell- 1 Stand tall, dumbbells at shoulder height, abs braced.
- 2 Press overhead until arms are nearly straight.
- 3 Lower under control to the shoulders.
Tips
- Squeeze the glutes so the lower back does not arch.
- Standing asks more of the core than seated; start lighter.
- Palms forward or facing in both work; pick one and keep it.
Common mistakes
- Leaning back to finish the press.
- Using the legs to push the dumbbells up.
- Lowering only to the ears.
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