Alternating Dumbbell Side Press

Body region

• Shoulders
• Core
• Arms

Equipment

• Dumbbells

Technique

1. Hold a dumbbell at each shoulder, feet a little wider than shoulder width.
2. Lean slightly away from one side and press that dumbbell up to lockout.
3. Lower it back to the shoulder as you return to upright.
4. Repeat on the other side, alternating each rep.

Cues

• Keep the resting dumbbell steady at its shoulder.

Common mistakes

• Letting the resting arm drop or swing as you lean.
• Leaning so far that the lower back bends sideways under load.

Alternatives

• One-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press
• Dumbbell Overhead Press