Dumbbell shoulder press

Main muscle🎯 Delts
Equipment🧰 Dumbbell
Area🦾 Shoulders
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How to do it step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
  2. Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, palms facing forward.
  3. Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended overhead.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Before you load the bar

Start with no weight, or very light, until the movement feels automatic. If you feel joint pain (not muscle burn), stop. This is informational content and does not replace a coach or a healthcare professional.

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