Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press

The Dumbbell One Arm Shoulder Press primarily works the Anterior Deltoid, with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Iliopsoas, Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Triceps (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Levator Scapulae, Trapezius (Upper). It is a dumbbell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A dumbbell compound push exercise targeting the Anterior Deltoid.

EquipmentDumbbell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Push
ForcePush
LateralityUnilateral
PrimaryAnterior Deltoid
SecondaryBrachialis, Erector Spinae, External Obliques, Iliopsoas, Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Triceps (Long Head)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Stand with dumbbells positioned near shoulder with elbow below wrists. Execution: Press dumbbell upward until arm is extended overhead. Lower to side of shoulder and repeat. Comments: Torso can lean away for balance as shown or torso can maintain upright posture. Also seeKettlebell Press.

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