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Shoulder Exercises - Dumbbell Overhead Press
Primary Muscles
Shoulders (anterior, lateral deltoids)
Secondary Muscles
Triceps (long, medial, and lateral heads)
Exercise Classification
Upper body compound exercise
Dumbbell Overhead Press Video
Exercise Technique Tips
- Seated or or standing grasp, a dumbell in each hand setting them at shoulder level with elbows under bells.
- Let hand angle occur naturally.
- Initiate upward movement by flexing the lats while pushing dumbbells toward ceiling, over the head.
- Reverse upward movement to return to start position.
- Look straight ahead the entire time.
Common Mistakes
- Not pushing dumbbells in a direction back over the head.
- Pressing dumbbells in front of the head.
- Not letting elbows flare out near lockout.
- Using a hyper lordodic curve.
- Using too heavy a dumbbell.
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