Dumbbell one arm shoulder press
The dumbbell one arm shoulder press is an exercise that targets the deltoid muscles, particularly the anterior and medial deltoids. It involves pressing a dumbbell overhead with one arm while stabilizing the body with the other arm. This exercise helps in building shoulder strength and stability.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your core engaged to maintain balance.
- Do not lock your elbow at the top of the movement.
- Use a controlled motion to avoid swinging the weight.
- Keep your feet shoulder-width apart for better stability.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- rotator cuff issues
- severe lower back pain
Also known as
Distensioni con manubrio a un braccio sopra la testa, one-arm dumbbell overhead press, single-arm dumbbell shoulder press, one-arm dumbbell shoulder press, shoulder press with dumbbell