How to Do Standing Shoulder Press Dumbbell

Standing Shoulder Press Dumbbell 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 Standing Shoulder Press Dumbbell

  1. 01Clean the dumbbells to shoulder height with a neutral or pronated grip and feet set hip-width apart.
  2. 02Drive the dumbbells upward until the elbows are fully locked above the head.
  3. 03Lower the weights under tension until the dumbbell heads are level with the ears.
  4. 04Exhale on the ascent and inhale as the weights return to the shoulders.
  5. 05Keep the ribs tucked toward the hips to prevent excessive rib flare.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Standing Shoulder Press Dumbbell

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

Avoid arching the lumbar spine by squeezing the glutes hard as the dumbbells reach the overhead position.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Standing Shoulder Press Dumbbell questions

What muscles does Standing Shoulder Press Dumbbell work?

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

How do you do Standing Shoulder Press Dumbbell correctly?

Clean the dumbbells to shoulder height with a neutral or pronated grip and feet set hip-width apart. Drive the dumbbells upward until the elbows are fully locked above the head. Lower the weights under tension until the dumbbell heads are level with the ears. Exhale on the ascent and inhale as the weights return to the shoulders. Keep the ribs tucked toward the hips to prevent excessive rib flare.

What is the A90 coach tip for Standing Shoulder Press Dumbbell?

Avoid arching the lumbar spine by squeezing the glutes hard as the dumbbells reach the overhead position.

Is Standing Shoulder Press Dumbbell suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Standing Shoulder Press Dumbbell?

Standing Shoulder Press Dumbbell uses dumbbell.

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