Standing Dumbbell Overhead Press
Both dumbbells from the shoulders to lockout; each arm holds its own line.
How to do it
Setup
Dumbbells at the shoulders, palms forward or neutral; feet hip-width, glutes and abs braced.
Steps
- Press the bells straight up to lockout over the shoulders.
- Keep the ribs down – no back lean.
- Lower to the shoulders with control.
Common mistakes
Arching the lower back: squeeze the glutes, ribs down. Pressing forward of the head: finish over the shoulders. Legs dipping for a push: that is another exercise; strict here.
Breathing
Exhale on the press, inhale lowering.
