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How to Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press | Your Personal Training Guide

How to Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press

The Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press is a fundamental exercise that targets the deltoids, triceps, and upper chest. Performing this press in a standing position engages the core for stabilisation, making it an excellent full-body exercise.

Muscles Worked

  • Deltoids (shoulders)
  • Triceps (back of the arms)
  • Core (stabilisation)
  • Upper Chest (minor involvement)

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Perform Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press

  1. Set Up: Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with palms facing forward.
  2. Press Up: Push the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended, keeping your core engaged and back straight.
  3. Lower and Repeat: Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height in a controlled manner and repeat.
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