Recommended Sets
n/a
Exercise CPT
Dumbbells Shoulder Press
dumbbell - push - Shoulder
dumbbell
push
Shoulder
D
Recommended Reps
6-12
Rest Time
90-150 seconds
Secondary Muscles
Triceps, Upper Chest, Upper Traps, Core
Instructions
Sit or stand tall with the weight at shoulder height. Brace your core and keep your ribs down. Press the weight overhead until your arms are fully extended. Keep your wrists stacked over your elbows and avoid leaning backward. Lower the weight under control back to shoulder height before repeating.
Coaching Cues
- Brace your core
- Keep ribs down
- Press straight overhead
- Keep wrists stacked
- Avoid arching your lower back
- Control the lowering phase
- Finish with the biceps near the ears
Common Mistakes
Leaning too far back. Overarching the lower back. Pressing the weight forward instead of overhead. Using momentum from the legs. Letting the elbows flare too wide. Lowering the weight too quickly. Using more weight than you can control.
