ShouldersDumbbellBeginner
Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press
Hold dumbbells at shoulder level with palms forward. Press one arm overhead while the other stays put, alternating without leaning or jerking.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 4
Form sequence
01 · starting position
Stand with a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders with your palms facing forward and your elbows pointed out. This will be your starting position.
02 · press · Key step
Extend one arm to press the dumbbell straight up, keeping your off hand in place. Do not lean or jerk the weight during the movement.
03 · lower
After a brief pause, return the weight to the starting position.
04 · other arm
Repeat for the opposite side, continuing to alternate between arms.
