Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press Guide and tips

Description of Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Presses

Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press Guide and tips

The standing dumbbell shoulder press is a variation of the sitting dumbbell shoulder press that concentrates on the shoulder muscles. 

One of the most important exercises for developing a perfectly balanced physique and baseline strength is the overhead press.

When exercising with dumbbells instead of a barbell the person can equally strengthen either side of the muscle.

Workouts including the shoulders push, upper body and entire body might incorporate this exercise.

Guidelines for a Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press

  • Obtain a pair of dumbbells and stand with your feet about shoulder width apart to prepare for the workout.
  • Rotate your palms so they are facing forward and raise the dumbbells to shoulder height on each side. This is where you should start the exercise.
  • Inhale deeply then engage your deltoids and extend your elbows to press the weights above.
  • Return the dumbbells to the beginning position slowly lowering them so that the arms are about 90 degrees or slightly lower, depending on the length of your limbs.
  • Continue till the desired number of times.

Tips for Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Presses

  • Keep the head from jutting forward too much.
  • Exhale as you press the bicep toward the ear.
  • Seek treatment for a deficiency in shoulder flexion or thoracic spine extension if you feel any strain in your traps or neck throughout the exercise.
  • To help maintain tension in the shoulders keep the elbows slightly bent at the top and avoid locking them out completely.
  • If you are unable to fully extend your elbows overhead you may have weak scapular upward rotation which results in limited shoulder mobility.
  • If you require assistance with your lower back consider adapting the exercise to a seated dumbbell press.

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