Dumbbell standing overhead press
The dumbbell standing overhead press is a compound exercise that primarily targets the deltoid muscles in the shoulders. It involves pressing dumbbells overhead while standing, engaging the core for 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 stability.
- Do not lock your elbows at the top of the movement.
- Keep a neutral spine and avoid arching your back.
- Press the dumbbells up in a straight line.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe lower back pain
Also known as
Distensioni sopra la testa con manubri in piedi, standing dumbbell shoulder press, standing dumbbell military press, shoulder press, overhead press, dumbbell shoulder press