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
Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press, starting position
Start
Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. After a brief pause, return the weight to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the opposite side, continuing to alternate between arms.

Alternatives to the standing alternating dumbbell press