Dumbbell shoulder press
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Delts · Front
- Medium load
- Delts · Side
- Low load
- Core and Triceps
How to do it
Sit or stand tall with the dumbbells at shoulder height and the wrists stacked over the elbows. Press up until the arms are nearly straight, stopping just short of clashing the bells, then lower under control to the ears. Keep the ribs down and the core braced — an arched lower back is the most common failure point on this press.
Form cues
- Wrists stacked over the elbows
- Stop just short of clashing the bells
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
ShoulderElbow
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.