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Dumbbell W Press

The Dumbbell W Press is a dumbbell exercise that targets the shoulders, with the traps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Traps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body part
Shoulders

Step by step

  1. Lie face down on an incline bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with elbows bent at 90 degrees.
  2. Engage your core and keep your back neutral.
  3. Raise the dumbbells upward, forming a 'W' shape with your arms.
  4. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  5. Keep elbows bent and maintain controlled movement.
  6. Focus on squeezing the shoulder muscles throughout.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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