Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Muscles used - Deltoid, Anterior, Deltoid, Lateral, Supraspinatus, Triceps Brachii, Trapezius, Middle, Trapezius, Lower, Serratus Anterior, Inferior Digitations, Pectoralis Major, Clavicular, Triceps, Long Head

Dumbbell Shoulder Press Properly Performed

•  In a sitting or standing position, grab a dumbbell in each hand. 
•  With your palms facing forward, lift both dumbbells into the air so that each dumbbell is about level with your chin. 
•  Using your shoulders, press each dumbbell straight up overhead simultaneously until they almost touch each other and your elbows are almost locked. 
•  Lower each dumbbell back to the starting position (about level with your chin).

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Tips on Getting The Most Out of Your Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Keep the dumbbells in line with your shoulders throughout the entire movement.

Be sure you are under control as you raise and lower the weight.