Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

shoulders

Secondary Muscles:

triceps

Exercise Demonstration

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Description:

Start 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. Continue to maintain a neutral grip throughout the entire exercise. Slowly lift the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended. While inhaling lower the weights down until your arm is at a 90 degree angle again. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Exercise Information

Category: strength
Equipment: dumbbell
Level: intermediate
Force Type: push
Mechanic: compound