Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press Instructions

• Stand in a strong, athletic posture:
• Chest up with your shoulders back.
• Knees slightly flexed.
• Core braced with a neutral spine.
• Lift the dumbbells to shoulder height.  
• Your triceps are parallel to the floor at the start of the movement. Your forearms and wrists remain vertical from start-to-finish.
• They should never be lower than this at any point during the exercise.
• Your wrists never "roll" back.
• With your palm facing forward, press the dumbbells overhead until the arms are extended.
• Visualize bringing your armpit forward as you complete the movement.
• Your delts and triceps are handling the load while your core is braced.
• Your arms will finish fully extended overhead.
• Lower the dumbbells back to the starting level..

*Tips*

• Don't lose your strong posture as you fatigue.
• Your low back should not be arched when you press.