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Single-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press

Main muscle
Front Delts
Muscle group
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Stand or sit holding a dumbbell at shoulder height, palm facing forward.
  2. 2Brace your core to keep your torso from leaning.
  3. 3Press the dumbbell straight overhead until your arm is locked out.
  4. 4Pause briefly at the top without shrugging.
  5. 5Lower the dumbbell back to shoulder height under control.

Coaching cues

  • Brace against the lean
  • Press straight overhead
  • Control the lowering
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