Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press
- Category
- Shoulders
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Primary muscles
- Anterior Deltoids
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps Brachii
How to do it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at head height with your palms facing each other and elbows bent.
- Press the dumbbells overhead by extending your arms fully without locking your elbows.
- Lower the dumbbells back to head height in a controlled motion, keeping your core engaged and back straight.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Form tips
- Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the movement.
- Breathe out as you press the dumbbells up and inhale as you lower them.
- Use a controlled motion to avoid shoulder injury.
