# One-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press

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

Also known as: Single-Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Single-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press, One-Arm DB Overhead Press, One-Arm Dumbbell OHP, One-Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press, One-Arm DB Shoulder Press, One-Arm DB OHP

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

Body region: Shoulders, Arms

## Equipment

- Dumbbells

## Technique

1. Stand tall holding one dumbbell at shoulder height, free hand on your hip.
2. Brace the abs and glutes.
3. Press the dumbbell straight up until the arm is straight.
4. Lower it to the shoulder and switch sides after the set.

### Cues

- Stay square; the abs and obliques keep you from leaning.

### Common mistakes

- Leaning away from the dumbbell to press it.
- Letting the elbow drift behind the body.

## Variations

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