Strength
Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press
The standing alternating dumbbell press is a beginner strength exercise for your shoulders, using dumbbell.
- Main muscles
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Triceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
How to do it
- Stand with a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders with your palms facing forward and your elbows pointed out. This will be your starting position.
- Extend one arm to press the dumbbell straight up, keeping your off hand in place. Do not lean or jerk the weight during the movement.
- After a brief pause, return the weight to the starting position.
- Repeat for the opposite side, continuing to alternate between arms.
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