Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press

Muscles involved

Shoulders

How to do it

1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height. 2. Push the dumbbells upward, fully extending your arms. 3. Briefly pause at the top without elevating your shoulders. 4. Lower with control, returning the dumbbells to the starting position.

Equipment required

Mancuernas

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Anterior deltoidLateral deltoidPectoralis major clavicular headSerratus anteriorTriceps brachii

Tips

- Keep your core tight to avoid arching your back. - Do not lock your elbows at the top of the movement. - Lower the dumbbells in a controlled manner to maximize gains.

Difficulty