How to Do Dumbbell W Press

Dumbbell W 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 W Press

  1. 01Hold two dumbbells at shoulder height with the elbows tucked and palms facing the ears.
  2. 02Rotate the forearms outward until the arms form a W shape, keeping the elbows below the wrists.
  3. 03Press the dumbbells upward and slightly outward until the arms are fully extended over the shoulders.
  4. 04Lower the weights back into the W shape, feeling the tension across the upper back and rear delts.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell W 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

Draw the shoulder blades down and back during the press to prevent the dumbbells from drifting into a standard overhead position.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell W Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell W Press work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell W Press correctly?

Hold two dumbbells at shoulder height with the elbows tucked and palms facing the ears. Rotate the forearms outward until the arms form a W shape, keeping the elbows below the wrists. Press the dumbbells upward and slightly outward until the arms are fully extended over the shoulders. Lower the weights back into the W shape, feeling the tension across the upper back and rear delts.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell W Press?

Draw the shoulder blades down and back during the press to prevent the dumbbells from drifting into a standard overhead position.

Is Dumbbell W Press suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell W Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell W Press?

Dumbbell W Press uses dumbbell.

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