Shoulder Press With Dumbbells, Standing

General And Specifics

• the upper chest is required, too

Starting Position

• pick up two dumbbells with over hand grip
• stand up, your back is straight
• your feet are hip width apart, your legs are slightly bent
• the elbow joints are in a 90 degree angle
• the elbows point outwards, they are arranged in chest-height
• position both weights in a line with your ears
• your hands are in extension to your forearms

Correct Execution

• push up one or both weight(s) without swing, until the arm(s) is(are) almost fully stretched
• look straight ahead
• hold the tension and let the dumbbell(s) sink down again slowly
• if you work out alternately, almost at the end of this movement you start doing the same movement with the other arm
• avoid swinging and a hollow-back - otherwise, you provoke injuries in the back and the target muscle is not required anymore
• repeat the exercise (alternately) for an effective shoulder workout

tips for the workout

1. you have more control if you work out alternately
2. for a better stability of the upper body you should do this exercise in a seated position