Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press

Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press — Start position
Start position
Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Dumbbell
Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Start by having a dumbbell in each hand with your arm fully extended to the side using a neutral grip. Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. Now slowly lift the dumbbells up until you create a 90 degree angle with your arms. Note: Your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor. This the starting position.

  2. Continue to maintain a neutral grip throughout the entire exercise. Slowly lift the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended.

  3. While inhaling lower the weights down until your arm is at a 90 degree angle again.

  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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