Exercise library · Shoulders
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.
Step by step
- Lie face down on an incline bench holding a dumbbell in each hand with elbows bent at 90 degrees.
- Engage your core and keep your back neutral.
- Raise the dumbbells upward, forming a 'W' shape with your arms.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Keep elbows bent and maintain controlled movement.
- Focus on squeezing the shoulder muscles throughout.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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