How to Do Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press

Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press 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 Standing Palms In Press

  1. 01Hold two dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing inward toward the ears.
  2. 02Tuck the elbows slightly forward of the shoulder plane to engage the serratus anterior.
  3. 03Press the dumbbells vertically until the arms are fully locked out overhead.
  4. 04Lower the weights back to the shoulders while keeping the forearms perfectly vertical.
  5. 05Maintain a rigid core and avoid leaning the torso backward as the weights ascend.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Standing Palms In 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

If the lower back arches during the press, squeeze the glutes hard to lock the pelvis in a neutral position.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press correctly?

Hold two dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing inward toward the ears. Tuck the elbows slightly forward of the shoulder plane to engage the serratus anterior. Press the dumbbells vertically until the arms are fully locked out overhead. Lower the weights back to the shoulders while keeping the forearms perfectly vertical. Maintain a rigid core and avoid leaning the torso backward as the weights ascend.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press?

If the lower back arches during the press, squeeze the glutes hard to lock the pelvis in a neutral position.

Is Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press?

Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press uses dumbbell.

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