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Arnold Press

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Arnold Press

Arnold Press is a comprehensive exercise to build shoulder muscles. Unlike other upper body exercises, the movement of an Arnold press activates all three of the deltoid muscles in your shoulder—the posterior, lateral, and anterior deltoids. It increases shoulder stability and targets the inside muscle of the shoulder at the bottom of the lift.

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Instructions

  1. Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Position the dumbbells on your shoulders with your palms facing your body and your elbows bent.
  3. Push your dumbbells up, rotate your palms outward, and fully extend your arms. As you lower your dumbbells back to their original position, rotate your palms inward. Repeat until the set is complete.

Tips

  • Keep your back straight and body still.

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Dumbbell Shoulder Press

STRENGTH DUMBBELLS

Dumbbell Shoulder Press is one of the best exercises for strengthening your shoulders and upper back. The biggest benefactor of the dumbbell shoulder press is the front portion of your shoulder muscle (anterior deltoid); however, deltoids, triceps, trapezi...

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024