Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Shoulders · Dumbbell

How to do it

Seated with back support, dumbbells at ear height, palms forward, elbows slightly in front of your body rather than flared straight out. Press bringing them a little together at the top without clanking, and lower until your hands are at chin height or a touch below. You feel the whole shoulder; dumbbells allow a more natural path than a bar. The classic mistake is flaring the elbows fully, which loads the joint without adding muscle.

Also works: Triceps

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