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Dumbbell Overhead Press

Also known as: Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Standing Dumbbell Press, DB Overhead Press, Dumbbell OHP, DB Shoulder Press, DB OHP, Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Standing DB Shoulder Press

Body region

Muscles

Main

Helps

Holds

Equipment

Technique

  1. Stand with feet hip-width apart and lift the dumbbells to shoulder height, palms facing forward.
  2. Brace your abs and squeeze the glutes.
  3. Press the dumbbells up until your arms are straight, letting them come slightly together.
  4. Lower them back to shoulder height under control.

Cues

  • Keep the forearms vertical under the dumbbells.
  • Keep the ribs down; do not lean back.

Common mistakes

  • Arching the lower back to finish the press.
  • Lowering the dumbbells only to ear level.
  • Banging the dumbbells together at the top.

Variations

Alternatives

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