How to Do Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press (Version 2)

Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press (Version 2) is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press (Version 2)

  1. 01Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell in one hand at shoulder height with a neutral grip.
  2. 02Drive the dumbbell vertically until the elbow is fully locked out and the arm is beside the ear.
  3. 03Avoid leaning the torso toward the non-working side during the upward phase.
  4. 04Lower the dumbbell under control until the weight is level with the chin.
  5. 05Perform all reps on one side before switching the weight to the opposite hand.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press (Version 2)

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

Prevent the lower back from arching by tucking the pelvis and keeping the ribs pinned down toward the hips.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press (Version 2) questions

What muscles does Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press (Version 2) work?

Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press (Version 2) is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press (Version 2) correctly?

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart holding a dumbbell in one hand at shoulder height with a neutral grip. Drive the dumbbell vertically until the elbow is fully locked out and the arm is beside the ear. Avoid leaning the torso toward the non-working side during the upward phase. Lower the dumbbell under control until the weight is level with the chin. Perform all reps on one side before switching the weight to the opposite hand.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press (Version 2)?

Prevent the lower back from arching by tucking the pelvis and keeping the ribs pinned down toward the hips.

Is Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press (Version 2) suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press (Version 2) is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press (Version 2)?

Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press (Version 2) uses dumbbell.

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