Dumbbell Push Press
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Dumbbell Push Press focuses on Shoulders, with Hips, Chest, Triceps, Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Dumbbell Push Press with proper form and technique.
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Stand with your feet hip-width apart and hold a pair of dumbbells in front of your chest with your elbows pointing down with your palms facing away from your body. Bring your knees forward to squat down slightly. Keep your heels flat, chest up, and shoulders back.
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Explosively stand to push the dumbbells overhead, locking your arms and bracing your core. Slowly lower the weights to the starting position.
Tips for Success
These tips will help you perform Dumbbell Push Press safely and effectively while maintaining proper form.
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Make sure you use the momentum from the quarter squat to help propel the dumbbells upward.
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Do not hyperextend your lower back in the lockout position.
Secondary Muscles
While Dumbbell Push Press primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Hips, Chest, 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 Dumbbell Push Press, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Dumbbell Push 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.
