Dumbbell Seated Reverse Arnold Press Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Deltoid Posterior
Equipment
Dumbbell
Body Part
Shoulders
Primary Muscle
Deltoid Posterior
Secondary Muscles
Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Minor, Deltoid Lateral, Trapezius Middle Fibers
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
4
Alternate Names
Reverse Arnold Press

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Dumbbell Seated Reverse Arnold Press

  1. Sit on a bench with your feet flat on the ground.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with your palms facing your body.
  3. Press the dumbbells up and rotate your palms to face forward at the top.
  4. Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height while rotating your palms back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Lifting the weights too quickly without proper control.
  • Not engaging the core, which may lead to back strain.
  • Using excessive weights that may compromise form.

Modifications

  • Use lighter weights if you're a beginner.
  • Perform the exercise seated on an exercise ball for better stability.

Tips

  • Maintain a straight back throughout the movement.
  • Control the weight on the way down to prevent injury.
  • Engage your core to stabilize your body while performing the press.

Tags

shoulders
dumbbell
deltoid
strength
upper body
reverse press

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