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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Dumbbells

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Triceps, Abs

Exercise Description

The standing dumbbell press builds strong, defined shoulders while working your core for stability. It's one of the best moves for shoulder strength and size.

How To

1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing forward 2. Brace your core and keep your back straight throughout the standing dumbbell press movement 3. Press the dumbbells straight up overhead until your arms are fully extended 4. Slowly lower the weights back to starting position at shoulder level 5. Repeat the standing dumbbell press for your desired reps, keeping control throughout

Form Tips

• Keep your core tight during the standing dumbbell press to protect your lower back • Press the weights straight up, not forward or backward • Don't let the dumbbells drift too far apart at the top of the standing dumbbell press • Control the weight on the way down - don't let gravity do the work

Common Mistakes

• Arching your back too much during the standing dumbbell press puts stress on your spine • Using too much weight leads to poor form and potential injury • Pressing the weights forward instead of straight up reduces the effectiveness of the standing dumbbell press

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