Dumbbell Standing French Press
The standing overhead extension with a dumbbell in each hand, both lowered behind the head and pressed back up together.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, a bell in each hand overhead, elbows up and narrow.
Steps
- Bend the elbows to lower both bells behind the head.
- Keep the upper arms still by the ears.
- Extend back up to straight arms.
Common mistakes
Elbows drifting apart under two bells: keep them narrow. Arching the lower back: ribs down, glutes tight. Bells knocking behind the head: lower them on parallel paths.
Breathing
Inhale lowering, exhale extending.
