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Alternating shoulder press

A standing shoulder press that lifts one dumbbell at a time, so your core works to keep you steady.

IntermediateDumbbellsLow impactSuggested: 12 reps

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, palms facing forward.
  2. Press one dumbbell overhead while the other stays at your shoulder.
  3. Lower it back to your shoulder with control.
  4. Press the other side and keep alternating.

Alternate sides with each rep.

Form tips

  • Avoid leaning away from the arm that is pressing.
  • Keep your wrists stacked over your elbows.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: strongChest: not workedBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: moderateObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: strongUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: moderateForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
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ShouldersTricepsAbs

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