Target Muscle

    Shoulders

    Equipment

    Dumbbell

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    ShouldersDumbbell

    Dumbbell Single Arm Shoulder Press

    The dumbbell one arm shoulder press is a unilateral overhead pressing exercise that targets the deltoid muscles, with secondary emphasis on the tricep and upper back. It requires core stability and coordination to maintain balance while pressing with one arm.

    Also Works

    TricepsUpper Back

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in one hand at shoulder level, palm facing forward.

    2. 2

      Press the dumbbell upward until your arm is fully extended overhead.

    3. 3

      Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.

    4. 4

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other arm.

    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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