Dumbbell Single-Arm Shoulder Press
This is an exercise for shoulder strengthening.
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Muscle groups
- Shoulders
- Primary muscles
- Shoulders
- Secondary muscles
- Biceps, Triceps
How to perform this exercise
- Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, back straight and abs drawn in.
- Grasp a dumbbell in your hand and lift it with a bent elbow to your shoulder height to start.
- Lift the dumbbell straight up till your arm is fully extended overhead.
- Lower in a controlled manner and return to starting position.
- Repeat.
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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