A standing overhead press with a dumbbell in each hand. Trains the deltoids and triceps while allowing a more natural path for each arm independently.
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.
Main muscles working (thicker lines)
Stand tall holding dumbbells at shoulder height, palms facing forward or slightly in, elbows under the wrists.
Brace your core and keep the ribs down.
Press both dumbbells overhead until the arms are straight.
Let the dumbbells come slightly together at the top without clanging.
Lower under control back to shoulder height.
Breathing: Inhale and brace at the bottom, exhale as you press.
Wrists stacked over elbows
Press up, not forward
Keep glutes tight
Arching the lower back
Cutting the range of motion short
Letting elbows drift far behind the body
Choose a weight you can lift into position with control; kick dumbbells up off the thighs if needed.