Shoulders / Beginner / Compound (multi-joint)

Standing Dumbbell Press

A dumbbell exercise for the front delts, with the triceps assisting.

At a glance

Primary

Front delts

Secondary

Triceps

Equipment

Dumbbells

Movement pattern

Overhead push

Level

Beginner

Type

Shoulders, Compound (multi-joint)

How to do it

1. Standing with your feet shoulder width apart, take a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to head height, the elbows out and about 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.
2. Maintaining strict technique with no leg drive or leaning back, extend through the elbow to raise the weights together directly above your head.
3. Pause, and slowly return the weight to the starting position.

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