Target Muscle

    Shoulders

    Equipment

    Dumbbell

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    ShouldersDumbbell

    Dumbbell W Press

    The dumbbell W-press is a shoulder exercise performed with dumbbells, focusing on the deltoid muscles. It involves pressing the weights overhead from a 'W' position, engaging the shoulders, tricep, and chest.

    Also Works

    TricepsChest

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.

    2. 2

      Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, elbows bent and palms facing forward.

    3. 3

      Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended overhead.

    4. 4

      Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.

    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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