This exercise involves holding dumbbells at shoulder height and pressing them overhead, alternating between each arm. It primarily targets the shoulders and triceps while also engaging the core for stability.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the chest, back, and shoulder muscles
- Improves posture and upper body stability
- Increases flexibility in the shoulders and chest
- Can help alleviate upper back pain
- Targets the triceps and core muscles as secondary muscles
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, palms facing forward.
- Press one dumbbell up overhead, fully extending your arm.
- Lower the dumbbell back down to shoulder height.
- Repeat with the other arm.
- Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Shoulder
Primary
Triceps
Primary
Traps
Primary