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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Dumbbells

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Triceps, Abs

Exercise Description

The shoulder to shoulder press builds strong, defined shoulders while improving stability. It targets all three shoulder muscles for complete development.

How To

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing forward. 2. Press one dumbbell overhead while keeping the other at shoulder level for the shoulder to shoulder press. 3. Lower the first dumbbell back to shoulder height as you press the second dumbbell overhead. 4. Continue alternating this shoulder to shoulder press movement, keeping your core tight throughout. 5. Complete all reps with controlled movement, never rushing the press or letting dumbbells drop.

Form Tips

• Keep your core tight during the shoulder to shoulder press to protect your lower back from arching. • Press straight up, not forward or backward, to hit your shoulders effectively. • Don't lock your elbows completely at the top of each shoulder to shoulder press rep. • Keep the non-working dumbbell steady at shoulder height - no bouncing or dropping.

Common Mistakes

• Pressing both dumbbells at the same time instead of alternating during the shoulder to shoulder press. • Arching your back too much, which takes work away from your shoulders and strains your spine. • Using too much weight during the shoulder to shoulder press, causing poor form and potential injury.

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