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Standing Dumbbell Alternate Shoulder Press
The Standing Dumbbell Alternate Shoulder Press is a dumbbell exercise that targets the shoulders, with the triceps assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.
Step by step
- Stand upright with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Press one dumbbell overhead while keeping the other at shoulder level.
- Alternate arms in a controlled, smooth motion.
- Keep elbows slightly bent and maintain proper wrist alignment.
- Avoid leaning backward and maintain core engagement.
- Continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions.
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