Arnold Press
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Arnold Press focuses on Shoulders, with Triceps, Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Arnold Press with proper form and technique.
- 1
Sit on a flat bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height. Your elbows should be bent with palms facing your body.
- 2
Press the dumbbells overhead, rotating your wrists so your palms face forward at the top of the movement.
- 3
Reverse the motion by lowering the dumbbells and rotating your wrists back to the starting position with palms facing your body.
Secondary Muscles
While Arnold Press primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Triceps, Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Arnold Press, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Arnold Press, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
