Exercise Lab

Ball Dumbbell Shoulder Press

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Equipment

  • Dumbbells

Muscle Groups

  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Deltoid strength
  • Triceps strength
  • Torso stability

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Description

  • Seated on the balance ball, bring the dumbbells to shoulder height.
  • Keep your back straight and your chest up at all time.
  • Press the dumbbells straight up until your arms are straight and the elbows are in line with your ears.
  • Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder level, and then down to hips again.

ProTip

  • Keep your trunk muscles tight

Mistakes

  • Excessive arching of the back
  • Pressing the dumbbells too far in front of the head, instead of directly overhead