Strength

Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press

The Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press is a muscle-building exercise targeting shoulders and improving arm and back strength. Lifting weights directly above your head fosters muscle growth, shoulder strength, and stability.

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Single Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Stand with a stable stance, feet shoulder-width apart, and hold a dumbbell in one hand.

Bring the dumbbell up to shoulder height, with your elbow bent and palm facing away from you.

Brace your core and exhale as you push the dumbbell straight up, until your arm is fully extended.

Pause at the top of the movement, then lower the dumbbell back to shoulder height in a controlled manner.

Repeat this process for the programmed number of reps, then switch to the other arm.

Stand with a stable stance, feet shoulder-width apart, and hold a dumbbell in one hand.

Bring the dumbbell up to shoulder height, with your elbow bent and palm facing away from you.

Brace your core and exhale as you push the dumbbell straight up, until your arm is fully extended.

Pause at the top of the movement, then lower the dumbbell back to shoulder height in a controlled manner.

Repeat this process for the programmed number of reps, then switch to the other arm.

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