A beginner strength exercise done with a dumbbell that mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps. Standing with your feet shoulder width apart, take a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to head height, the elbows out and about 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.
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Primary
Shoulders
Secondary
Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
beginner
Standing Dumbbell Press demonstration
Standing Dumbbell Press, starting positionStanding Dumbbell Press, finishing position
How to Perform
1Standing with your feet shoulder width apart, take a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to head height, the elbows out and about 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.
2Maintaining strict technique with no leg drive or leaning back, extend through the elbow to raise the weights together directly above your head.
3Pause, and slowly return the weight to the starting position.
Video Tutorial
Tips & Common Mistakes
•Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
•Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
•Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
•This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
•As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently
