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Standing dumbbell shoulder press: how to do it with good form

The standing dumbbell shoulder press trains the shoulders and asks the core to keep the body stable.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand with feet hip-width apart and hold the dumbbells at shoulder height, palms forward.

  2. 2

    Brace your stomach and glutes.

  3. 3

    Press the dumbbells straight up until your arms are straight.

  4. 4

    Lower under control to shoulder height.

Common mistakes

  • Arching back through the lower back.
  • Using the legs for momentum.
  • Dumbbells drifting in front of the body.

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