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Single-Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press

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Single-Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Single-Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press is an upper body strength exercise for the chest, shoulders, and triceps. Performing the exercise with a single arm improves muscular balance on both sides of the body as well as actively engages the core.

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Instructions

  1. Hold a dumbbell in one hand and raise it to shoulder height, palm to the chest, and bent arm. Stand up straight, keep your torso tense and your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Holding the dumbbell as tight as possible, squeeze it over your head until your arm is almost completely locked. Pause, then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.

Tips

  • Don't let your torso sway to one side or the other as you push the weight over your head.
  • Keep tension in your shoulder as you lift the weight up.
  • Tighten your abdominal and gluteal muscles to keep your body stable as you press the weight.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024