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How to do Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press

Primary muscle: Shoulders · Secondary: Triceps, Core

ShouldersIntermediateDumbbellCompound
Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press start and end positionDumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Stand tall and bring a single dumbbell to shoulder level
  2. Place your free hand on your hip or let it hang
  3. Brace your core and press the dumbbell straight up
  4. Pause for a second at the top, keeping your torso vertical
  5. Lower under control to shoulder level; finish the reps, then switch arms

Coaching tip

The one-sided load doubles the core work; don't let your torso lean sideways.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: shoulder, lower back. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

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