Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Dumbbell Shoulder Press Instructions

• Set the bench angle at 90-degrees.
• Be seated in a strong, athletic posture:
• Chest up and shoulders back
• Core braced
• Neutral spine
• Feet rooted in the ground
• Lift the dumbbells to shoulder height. 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 the dumbbells overhead until the arms are extended.
• Imagine bringing your armpits forward as you press.
• Don't let the weight stray from your mid-line.
• Your delts and triceps are handling the load while your core is braced.
• Your arms will finish fully extended overhead.
• Lower the dumbbells back to the starting level.

*Tips*

• Don't lose your strong posture as you fatigue.
• Your low back should not be arched.