Strength

Dumbbell Overhead Press

The Dumbbell Overhead Press targets the shoulders, toning arms and enhancing upper body strength. Regular practice of this exercise improves stability by pressing and lowering dumbbells.
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Dumbbell Overhead Press instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
2
Raise your hands up to your shoulders with your palms facing forward.
3
Press the dumbbells upward till your arms are fully extended.
4
Pause briefly at the top, then lower the dumbbells back down to shoulder height.
5
Repeat the process for the programmed number of reps.
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
Raise your hands up to your shoulders with your palms facing forward.
Press the dumbbells upward till your arms are fully extended.
Pause briefly at the top, then lower the dumbbells back down to shoulder height.
Repeat the process for the programmed number of reps.
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