ShouldersBeginner

Standing Dumbbell Press

Strength movement using Dumbbell.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary ShouldersSupporting Triceps

Movement instructions

1
Standing with your feet shoulder width apart, take a dumbbell in each hand. Raise the dumbbells to head height, the elbows out and about 90 degrees. This will be your starting position.
2
Maintaining strict technique with no leg drive or leaning back, extend through the elbow to raise the weights together directly above your head.
3
Pause, and slowly return the weight to the starting position.

Technique guidance

Exhale through the effort and inhale during the controlled return. Keep breathing steadily rather than holding your breath unintentionally.

Use a stable setup and a load or resistance you can control through a comfortable range.
Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, or feel unwell.
Keep the area clear and use a load you can lift into position and lower without dropping.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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