Target Muscle

    Shoulders

    Equipment

    Dumbbell

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    ShouldersDumbbell

    Dumbbell Standing Alternate Overhead Press

    The dumbbell standing alternate overhead press is a shoulder exercise that involves pressing dumbbells overhead one arm at a time while standing. This movement targets the deltoid muscles and also engages the tricep and core for stability.

    Also Works

    TricepsCore

    How to Perform

    1. 1

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

    2. 2

      Press one dumbbell overhead, fully extending your arm.

    3. 3

      Lower the dumbbell back to shoulder level.

    4. 4

      Repeat with the other arm.

    5. 5

      Continue alternating arms 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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