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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Dumbbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Triceps, Abs, Obliques

Exercise Description

The one arm standing dumbbell press builds shoulder strength while forcing your core to work harder for balance. It fixes muscle imbalances and creates real-world strength.

How To

1. Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, hold dumbbell at shoulder height with palm facing forward 2. Brace your core tight and keep your non-working arm out for balance during the one arm standing dumbbell press 3. Press the dumbbell straight up until your arm is fully extended overhead 4. Lower the weight back to shoulder height with control, keeping your core engaged throughout the one arm standing dumbbell press 5. Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other arm

Form Tips

• Keep your core rock solid throughout the entire one arm standing dumbbell press to prevent your spine from twisting • Press the weight straight up, not forward or backward - imagine pushing through the ceiling • Don't lean away from the working side during the one arm standing dumbbell press • Keep your feet planted and avoid shifting weight from side to side

Common Mistakes

• Arching your back too much during the one arm standing dumbbell press instead of keeping your core tight • Pressing the weight at an angle instead of straight up overhead • Using your legs to help push the weight up during the one arm standing dumbbell press rather than pure shoulder strength

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