Dumbbell Press




The Overhead Dumbbell Press is among the essential shoulder exercises which work on your shoulder muscles,helping you build big muscles.It is an alternate to the barbell shoulder press,and hence a must in the bodybuilding and shoulder workout of anyone who wants to gain muscles.

CORRECT FORM:









  • Sit straight on a bench and grab a pair of dumbbells.
  • With an easy swing,bring the dumbbells to about shoulder level,palms facing forward.Pause for a moment there.This is the starting position.
  • Exhale as you push the dumbbells up,making an “A” . Do not lock your elbows.
  • Inhale as you slowly bring the dumbbells down to starting position.
  • Remember:- Do not use heavy weights,else it will unnecessarily overload your shoulder muscles.
  • Try not to swing the weight forward or backward,as it will damage your shoulder muscles.
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