Exercise Lab

Single-arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press -- Standing

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Equipment

  • Dumbbells

Muscle Groups

  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Deltoid strength
  • Triceps strength

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Description

  • Standing tall, hold the dumbbell in one hand at shoulder level, palm forward.
  • Keep your back straight and your chest up at all time.
  • Press the dumbbell up until your arm is straight and the elbow is in line with your ear, then return to shoulder level.

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
  • Torso bending to the side