Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press

Strength · Intermediate · Shoulders

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Primary muscles
Shoulders
Secondary
Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Force
Push
Mechanic
Compound
Level
Intermediate

Muscles worked

Shoulders

Also works: Triceps

How to do itStanding Palms-In Dumbbell Press

  1. 1Start by having a dumbbell in each hand with your arm fully extended to the side using a neutral grip. Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. Now slowly lift the dumbbells up until you create a 90 degree angle with your arms. Note: Your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor. This the starting position.
  2. 2Continue to maintain a neutral grip throughout the entire exercise. Slowly lift the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended.
  3. 3While inhaling lower the weights down until your arm is at a 90 degree angle again.
  4. 4Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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