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Dumbbell Shoulder Press

beginner Dumbbell

Overhead press with dumbbells

Primary Muscles

Front delts Lateral delts

Secondary Muscles

Triceps

Instructions

Seated or standing, press dumbbells from shoulder height overhead until arms are fully extended.

Common Mistakes

Arching back, uneven pressing, not reaching full extension

Variations

  • Arnold Press
  • Seated Press
  • Single Arm Press