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How to do Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press

Main muscle
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Type
Strength

Secondary muscles

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand with a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders with your palms facing forward and your elbows pointed out. This will be your starting position.

  2. 2

    Extend one arm to press the dumbbell straight up, keeping your off hand in place. Do not lean or jerk the weight during the movement.

  3. 3

    After a brief pause, return the weight to the starting position.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the opposite side, continuing to alternate between 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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