Standing dumbbell

shoulder press

This press builds strength in your shoulder muscles as you work to stabilize the independent weights. By performing the movement in a standing position, you engage your core muscles to maintain control and balance.

exercise profile

Equipment

Dumbbells

Primary muscle group

Shoulders

Secondary muscle groups

Core, upper back, triceps

1 Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand at chin height, with your palms facing forwards. Inhale.

2 Exhale and use your shoulders to press the dumbbells straight up. Then, in a controlled manner, return to the starting position. That is one rep. Repeat for the number of reps given in your workout.

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harder variation

Standing dumbbell Arnold press

In step 1, hold the dumbbells with your palms towards you. In step 2, as you press up, rotate your hands so your palms face forwards. Rotate back as you lower them.