Arnold Press

The Arnold Press primarily works the Anterior Deltoid, Lateral Deltoid, Triceps (Long Head), with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Lateral Deltoid, Posterior Deltoid, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Long Head), Triceps (Medial Head) and stabilizer support from the Levator Scapulae, Rectus Abdominis, Serratus Anterior, Transverse Abdominis, Trapezius (Upper). It is a dumbbell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Dumbbell press starting with palms facing self rotating to overhead position.

EquipmentDumbbell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Push
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryAnterior Deltoid, Lateral Deltoid, Triceps (Long Head)
SecondaryBrachialis, Lateral Deltoid, Posterior Deltoid, Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Long Head), Triceps (Medial Head)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand with two dumbbells position in front of shoulders, palms facing body and elbows under wrists. Execution: Initiate movement by bringing elbows out to sides. Continue to raise elbows outward while pressing dumbbells overhead until arms are straight. Lower to front of shoulders in opposite pattern and repeat. Comments: Movement should emphasizeshoulder abductionwhile minimizingforearm pronationas this exercise attempts to combinelateral raiselike motion withshoulder press. Lean forward slightly when lifting Dumbbells.

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