How to Do Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press

Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press

  1. 01Assume a half-kneeling position with the right knee on the floor and the left foot planted forward.
  2. 02Hold a dumbbell in the right hand at shoulder height with the palm facing inward or forward.
  3. 03Drive the dumbbell vertically until the arm is locked out and the bicep is close to the ear.
  4. 04Exhale as the weight moves upward and maintain a tall, upright spine.
  5. 05Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position at the shoulder with a controlled tempo.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Squeeze the glute of the kneeling leg hard to stabilize the pelvis and prevent the lower back from arching during the press.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press work?

Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press correctly?

Assume a half-kneeling position with the right knee on the floor and the left foot planted forward. Hold a dumbbell in the right hand at shoulder height with the palm facing inward or forward. Drive the dumbbell vertically until the arm is locked out and the bicep is close to the ear. Exhale as the weight moves upward and maintain a tall, upright spine. Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position at the shoulder with a controlled tempo.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press?

Squeeze the glute of the kneeling leg hard to stabilize the pelvis and prevent the lower back from arching during the press.

Is Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press?

Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press uses dumbbell.

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