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Arnold press: how to do it with good form

The Arnold press, with a twist of the dumbbells, trains the whole shoulder through a long range.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Sit with the dumbbells in front of your shoulders, palms facing you.

  2. 2

    Press up while rotating the dumbbells so your palms face forward.

  3. 3

    Straighten your arms overhead.

  4. 4

    Lower and rotate back to the start.

Common mistakes

  • Arching the back.
  • Pressing out to the sides instead of up.
  • Rushing the reps.

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