Dumbbell shoulder press
- Intermediate
- Dumbbells
Press straight up without arching the lower back
Muscles worked
- Primary:
- Shoulders
- Secondary:
- Traps, Triceps
How to do it
- Seated with your back supported, dumbbells at shoulder height, palms forward.
- Press up until almost locked out, bringing the dumbbells slightly together.
- Lower under control to ear height.
Common mistakes
- Arching your lower back to help.
- Cutting the range short.
- Shrugging your shoulders toward your ears on the way up.
Tips
- Brace your abs to protect your lower back.
- If you can't control the way up, drop the weight.