Shoulders
Preparation
- Sitting upright, hold one dumbbell in each hand by your side, with an overhand grip.
- Raise both dumbbells up to your shoulders, having the palm of your hands face forwards.
- This is your starting position
Movement
- Press both dumbbells above your head.
TIP: Press until your arms are fully extended. - Hold your arms steady above your head, before lowering the barbell back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for recommended repetitions
Benefits
- Identify weaknesses and muscle imbalances.
- Improved core stability.
- More activation in anterior deltoid than you do with a barbell.
- Increased shoulder strength.
Muscles Used
- Shoulders — Primary Muscle.
- Deltoids — Primary Muscle.
- Trapezius — Primary Muscle.
- Pectoralis Major — Secondary Muscle.
- Triceps — Secondary Muscle.
- Abdominals — Secondary Muscle.
Safety
Do not lift dumbbells that feel too heavy and causes you to arch your back.
Do not fully lock your elbows after the pressing movement.
Correctly warm up with dynamic shoulder stretches.