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Arnold Press

intermediate Dumbbell

Rotating dumbbell overhead press targeting all three deltoid heads.

Primary Muscles

Front delts Lateral delts

Secondary Muscles

Triceps Rear delts

Instructions

Start with dumbbells in front at chin height, palms facing you. Rotate and press overhead simultaneously, reverse on way down.

Common Mistakes

Rushing the rotation, not completing the press, arching back.

Variations

  • Dumbbell Shoulder Press
  • Seated Arnold Press
  • Single Arm Arnold Press