Performing the dumbbell shoulder press Follow these steps to perform this exercise: Hold a dumbbell in each hand and sit on a bench with back support. Plant your feet firmly on the floor about hip-width apart. Bend your elbows and raise your upper arms to shoulder height so the dumbbells...
Another option is to perform the shoulder press with one arm at a time. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and bring your arms to a goal post position. Using only the right arm, perform an overhead press for 10 repetitions. Then switch to the left arm and perform 10 repetitions. Another way...
The Hindu Push up is a more dynamic, full body version of the regular press up. Performed on ourMedium Parallettes. You can work more Shoulders, Back, Core and even Glutes with this variation. Here’s a quick explanation as to how to do it, and why you should be doing it. UsingMed...
A grip width two fist-widths wider than shoulder-width works well for most people. Then try widening it little by little. Each time you widen your grip, perform the movement. Choose the grip width where you feel you can exert the most force. AVOID BENDING YOUR WRISTS WHEN YOU PRESS On ...
How to do the standing shoulder press: Learn how to nail the technique of the standing shoulder press with our how to guide. We list the benefits, muscles worked and our best standing shoulder press workouts.
Although there are endless ways to perform a press, the dumbbell bench press and barbell bench press are the two most common methods for mastering this exercise, working your chest muscles, triceps, and fronts of your shoulders. The bench press is considered a functional compound exercise, which...
If you can’t perform the bench press due to lack of equipment, discomfort, or you’re just not confident having a bar hover over your face, I recommend the push-up as an alternative. The dumbbell bench press is great too and is usually better for someone who experiences shoulder pain ...
The overhead Military Press is one of the most functional movements the human body can perform. Our bodies were designed to be able to both press and pull (pull-ups) overhead. By improving your overhead pressing technique you can learn to better stabilize your shoulders during movement and ...
The bottoms-up kettlebell press is a valuable addition to your training routine that can help build strong shoulders, but are you sure you're even doing the exercise correctly? For this movement, you shouldn't settle for anything other than perfect form—especially because it's such a simple...
My guide shows you how to Overhead Press: proper grip width, stance, how to avoid lower back pain, and more. Get stronger with my technique tips.