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Standing Dumbbell Overhead Press exercise illustration

Standing Dumbbell Overhead Press

Pressing dumbbells from the shoulders to overhead while standing, a basic shoulder press that also works the trunk.

Body part
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Category
Strength
Pattern
Vertical push
Mainly works
Front delts and triceps
Also
Side delts and abdominals

Cues

  1. Dumbbells at the shoulders
  2. Glutes and belly tight
  3. Press straight up