How to do it
Keep your wrists stacked directly over your elbows as you press upward.
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Sit on a bench with back support, holding dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing forward.
- 2
Press the dumbbells overhead, extending your arms fully.
- 3
Lower the weights back to shoulder height in a controlled manner.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows in line with your shoulders throughout the press to maximize shoulder engagement and minimize the risk of injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Arching the lower back excessively
- ✕Pressing the dumbbells forward instead of up
- ✕Letting the dumbbells clang together at top