Dumbbell push press

Muscles worked: Shoulders
Shoulders
🔧 Dumbbells ↕ Push 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty:

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How to perform

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a pair of dumbbells in front of your shoulders with your elbows pointing down and your palms facing each other. Extend your arms and push the dumbbells over your head. Bend your elbows and slowly lower the weights to the starting position. Repeat this movement until the set is complete.

Muscles Worked

Front delt
Secondary: Triceps, Chest, Upper trapezius, Quads

Tips

Use strong leg drive instead of relying too much on the arms. Keep the core engaged to avoid excessive lumbar arch. Aim for proper depth in the dip—neither too shallow nor too deep. Focus on coordinating the timing between legs and arms.

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