How to do Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press
Secondary muscles
How to do it
- 1
Grab a dumbbell and either sit on a military press bench or a utility bench that has a back support on it as you place the dumbbells upright on top of your thighs or stand up straight.
- 2
Clean the dumbbell up to bring it to shoulder height. The other hand can be kept fully extended to the side, by the waist or grabbing a fixed surface.
- 3
Rotate the wrist so that the palm of your hand is facing forward. This is your starting position.
- 4
As you exhale, push the dumbbell up until your arm is fully extended.
- 5
After a second pause, slowly come down back to the starting position as you inhale.
- 6
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions and then switch arms.
This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.
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