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Dumbbell Shoulder Press
intermediatedumbbell·compound·push
How to Perform
1
While holding a dumbbell in each hand, sit on a military press bench or utility bench that has back support. Place the dumbbells upright on top of your thighs.
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Now raise the dumbbells to shoulder height one at a time using your thighs to help propel them up into position.
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Make sure to rotate your wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing forward. This is your starting position.
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Now, exhale and push the dumbbells upward until they touch at the top.
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Then, after a brief pause at the top contracted position, slowly lower the weights back down to the starting position while inhaling.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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