Alternating Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Alternating DB Shoulder Press Instructions

• Set the bench angle at 90-degrees.
• Be seated in a strong, athletic posture:
• Chest up and shoulders back,
• Core braced with a neutral spine.
• Feet rooted in the ground with your eyes fixed straight ahead.
• Bring the dumbbells to shoulder height one at a time.
• Use your thighs to “bump” the weight up if needed.
• Your triceps are parallel to the floor at the start of the movement. Your forearms and wrists remain vertical throughout the movement.
• They should never be lower than this at any point during the exercise.
• Your wrists never "roll" back.
• With palms facing forward, press one arm overhead while keeping the other stationary.
• Your delts and triceps are handling the load while your core is braced.
• Imagine bringing your armpit forward as you press.
• Lower the dumbbell back to the starting level THEN alternate arms.

*Tips*

• Don't lose your strong posture as you fatigue.