Dumbbell Overhead Press
Builds your shoulders and pressing strength. Strong shoulders help with overhead lifts and everyday reaching tasks.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Stand or sit against a bench backrest, hold the dumbbells, and bring them to shoulder height with your palms facing forward.
- 02
Brace your core, keep your chest up, and pull your shoulder blades lightly back and down.
- 03
Press the dumbbells overhead in a controlled motion until your arms are fully extended without arching your lower back.
- 04
Lower the dumbbells slowly back to shoulder height and keep your elbows slightly in front of your torso.
Beginner's guide
§ 03 · GuideBuilds your shoulders and pressing strength. Strong shoulders help with overhead lifts and everyday reaching tasks.
You should feel it in your shoulders and a bit in your triceps. It should not be felt in your lower back or wrists.
A common mistake is arching your lower back as you press. Brace your core and press the dumbbells straight up with control.
How to get started at the gym
§ 04 · SisuLiftDumbbell Overhead Press is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 05 · TipsKeep your wrists neutral and the dumbbells directly above your elbows throughout the entire range of motion. Do not push your head backward; instead, tuck your chin slightly and let the dumbbells pass by your head.
The dumbbell overhead press effectively builds shoulder strength and requires good core stability.
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§ 06 · Same muscles
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