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ID: Standing_Alternating_Dumbbell_Press
Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press
LEVEL: beginner
PROTOCOL SPECS
- CATEGORYstrength
- MECHANICcompound
- FORCEpush
- EQUIPMENTdumbbell
MUSCLE ENGAGEMENT
PRIMARY TARGETS
shoulders
SECONDARY TARGETS
triceps
EXECUTION PROTOCOL
- Stand with a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders with your palms facing forward and your elbows pointed out. This will be your starting position.
- Extend one arm to press the dumbbell straight up, keeping your off hand in place. Do not lean or jerk the weight during the movement.
- After a brief pause, return the weight to the starting position.
- Repeat for the opposite side, continuing to alternate between arms.