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Dumbbell Single Arm Shoulder Press

The Dumbbell Single Arm Shoulder Press is a dumbbell exercise that targets the shoulders, with the triceps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below.

Dumbbell Single Arm Shoulder Press demonstration
Target muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body part
Shoulders

Step by step

  1. Stand or sit upright with a dumbbell in one hand at shoulder level, palm facing forward.
  2. Engage your core and maintain a straight back.
  3. Press the dumbbell overhead until your arm is fully extended.
  4. Slowly lower the dumbbell back to shoulder level with control.
  5. Keep your elbow slightly bent and avoid arching your back.
  6. Maintain steady breathing and core engagement throughout.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and switch arms.

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