Dumbbell standing palms in press
The dumbbell standing palms in press is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoid muscles. It involves pressing dumbbells overhead while keeping the palms facing each other, which can reduce strain on the shoulder joints.
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 elbows at the top of the movement.
- Keep your wrists straight and aligned with your forearms.
- Exhale as you press the dumbbells up and inhale as you lower them down.
What to watch out for
- shoulder impingement
- rotator cuff injuries
- severe arthritis in the shoulder
- recent shoulder surgery
Also known as
Distensioni con manubri in piedi a presa neutra, neutral grip dumbbell shoulder press, neutral grip shoulder press, dumbbell shoulder press, shoulder exercise, deltoid exercise