# Alternating Dumbbell Overhead Press

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/alternating-dumbbell-overhead-press

Also known as: Alternating Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Alternating DB Overhead Press, Alternate Dumbbell Overhead Press, Alternating Dumbbell OHP, Alternating DB Shoulder Press, Alternating DB OHP

Variation of: [Dumbbell Overhead Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-overhead-press)

Body region: Shoulders, Arms

## Equipment

- Dumbbells

## Technique

1. Stand tall with both dumbbells at shoulder height.
2. Press one dumbbell overhead while the other stays at the shoulder.
3. Lower it, then press with the other arm.

### Cues

- Keep the torso upright; do not lean away from the pressing arm.
- Brace your abs and squeeze your glutes so the ribs stay down.

### Common mistakes

- Letting the resting arm drop.
- Side-bending to help the working arm.
- Arching the lower back to get the dumbbell up.

## Variations

- [Dumbbell Palm Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-palm-press)
- [Incline Dumbbell Overhead Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/incline-dumbbell-overhead-press)
- [High-Incline Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/incline-dumbbell-palm-press)
- [One-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/one-arm-dumbbell-overhead-press)
- [One-Arm Standing Dumbbell Palm Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/one-arm-standing-dumbbell-palm-press)
- [Seated Dumbbell Overhead Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/seated-dumbbell-overhead-press)
- [Seated Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/seated-neutral-grip-dumbbell-press)
- [Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/seated-one-arm-dumbbell-overhead-press)

## Alternatives

- [Overhead Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/overhead-press)
- [Arnold Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/arnold-press)
- [Seated Barbell Overhead Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/seated-barbell-overhead-press)