The dumbbell Arnold press is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids while also engaging the tricep and upper chest. It involves a rotational movement as you press the dumbbells overhead, increasing the range of motion and muscle activation compared to a standard shoulder press.
Also Works
TricepsUpper Chest
How to Perform
1
Sit on a bench with back support and hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level, palms facing your body and elbows bent.
2
Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended and your palms are facing forward.
3
Rotate your wrists as you lift, so that your palms are facing forward at the top of the movement.
4
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.