Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press
Intermediate
How to Do It
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level with your palms facing forward.
- Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended overhead.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to shoulder level.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Range of Motion
Dumbbells at shoulder level to full arm lockout overhead.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ×Arching the lower back excessively
- ×Pressing the dumbbells too far in front instead of straight up
- ×Not locking out fully at the top
Prescription
3Sets
10-15Reps
Rest interval60-90 sec
Goal
Build shoulder mass and overhead pressing strength
Body Part
ShouldersEquipment
Dumbbell
Muscles Worked
PrimaryDelts
Secondary
TricepsUpper Back
