How to Do Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press

Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold 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 Kneeling Arnold Press

  1. 01Kneel on both knees with your torso upright and hold dumbbells at chest level with palms facing you.
  2. 02Begin pressing the weights overhead while rotating your palms outward.
  3. 03End the press with your palms facing forward and arms fully extended.
  4. 04Reverse the rotation while lowering the weights back to the starting position.
  5. 05Keep your core braced to avoid leaning back during the vertical press.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold 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

Rotate your palms smoothly throughout the movement to ensure a seamless transition of the load.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press correctly?

Kneel on both knees with your torso upright and hold dumbbells at chest level with palms facing you. Begin pressing the weights overhead while rotating your palms outward. End the press with your palms facing forward and arms fully extended. Reverse the rotation while lowering the weights back to the starting position. Keep your core braced to avoid leaning back during the vertical press.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press?

Rotate your palms smoothly throughout the movement to ensure a seamless transition of the load.

Is Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press?

Dumbbell Kneeling Arnold Press uses dumbbell.

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