Target Muscle

    Shoulders

    Equipment

    Dumbbell

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    Dumbbell Cuban Press

    The dumbbell Cuban press is a shoulder exercise that combines external rotation and pressing to target the deltoids, tricep, and upper back. It is often used to improve shoulder strength and stability, as well as to promote healthy shoulder movement patterns.

    Also Works

    TricepsUpper Back

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with your palms facing down.

    2. 2

      Keeping your core engaged and your elbows slightly bent, press the dumbbells up and overhead until your arms are fully extended.

    3. 3

      Rotate your wrists so that your palms are facing forward.

    4. 4

      Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position, rotating your wrists back to the starting position as you do so.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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