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Dumbbell Arnold Press
Muscles involved
The dumbbell Arnold press rotates your palms as you press. It works all three heads of the delts.
How to do it
- Sit on a flat bench with your feet forward and abs contracted.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with palms facing you.
- Lift the weights upward, rotating your shoulders until your palms face forward.
- Return controllably to the starting position.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Rotate your wrists controllably during the press for a smooth transition. - Keep your core active to avoid arching your lower back when lifting the weights. - Lower the weights controllably, allowing your shoulders to rotate naturally.
Difficulty
IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Dumbbell Arnold Press: which muscles does it work?
Dumbbell Arnold Press mainly works: Shoulders. It also involves: Anterior deltoid, Lateral deltoid, Serratus anterior, Triceps brachii.
What is Dumbbell Arnold Press good for?
The dumbbell Arnold press rotates your palms as you press. It works all three heads of the delts.
How do you do Dumbbell Arnold Press with proper form?
- Rotate your wrists controllably during the press for a smooth transition. - Keep your core active to avoid arching your lower back when lifting the weights. - Lower the weights controllably, allowing your shoulders to rotate naturally.
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