Dumbbell Arnold Press
An exercise for shoulder and triceps strengthening.
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Muscle groups
- Shoulders
- Primary muscles
- Shoulders
- Secondary muscles
- Triceps
How to perform this exercise
- Sit on a flat bench, feet point forward with your abs drawn in.
- Grasp a dumbbell in each hand with your palm facing towards your body
- Bend your elbows to 90 degrees and raise both your arms to the starting point in line with your shoulders.
- With a steady controlled motion raise your arms up while straightening your elbows while rotating your forearms so that your palms now face away from your body.
- Bring the dumbbells closer together but do not fully extend your elbows.
- With a controlled motion lower the dumbbells to the starting position at your shoulders.
Use a controlled range of motion and a load you can manage. Stop if a movement causes pain. Ask a qualified coach for help with unfamiliar exercises.
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