Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Deltoid Anterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Shoulders
- Primary Muscle
- Deltoid Anterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Serratus Anterior, Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Lateral, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Overhead Dumbbell Press, Standing Dumbbell Press
How to: Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight.
- Press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
- Repeat for desired reps.
Common Mistakes
- Arching the back instead of keeping it straight.
- Lifting weights that are too heavy for your current strength level.
- Not fully extending the arms at the top of the movement.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to start and increase gradually.
- Perform the press seated to reduce the load on your lower back.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain stability.
- Don't arch your back; keep a neutral spine throughout the movement.
- Use a weight that allows you to maintain proper form for all reps.
Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
strength
deltoids
upper body
dumbbell
press