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Dumbbell Shoulder Press

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Difficulty

Medium

Equipment Needed

Dumbbells

Starting Position

Standing

Procedure

  1. Find the appropriately weighted dumbbells.
  2. Hold the dumbbells in the air with the elbows in line with the shoulders (palms facing out).
  3. Press the arms upward until the elbows are almost locked.
  4. Slowly lower the arms back to where the elbows are in line with the shoulders.
  5. Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.
 

Coaching Keys

 
  • Keep the abdominals tight.
  • Try to keep the arms back in line with your ears.

You Should Feel it...

In your shoulders and abdominals

Exercise Purpose

Improves shoulder strength.

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