Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press
How to do it
- Stand with a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders with your palms facing forward and your elbows pointed out. This will be your starting position.
- Extend one arm to press the dumbbell straight up, keeping your off hand in place. Do not lean or jerk the weight during the movement.
- After a brief pause, return the weight to the starting position.
- Repeat for the opposite side, continuing to alternate between arms.
Quick answers
- What muscles does the Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press work?
- Mainly the shoulders, with help from the triceps.
- What equipment do I need?
- Dumbbell.
- Is it good for beginners?
- Yes, it is rated beginner level.
- How do I track progress on it?
- Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.
More shoulders exercises
- Alternating Deltoid Raise
- Arnold Dumbbell Press
- Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise With Head On Bench
- Cuban Press
- Dumbbell Incline Shoulder Raise
- Dumbbell Lying One-Arm Rear Lateral Raise
Exercise descriptions: free-exercise-db, public domain.