How to do it
Press each dumbbell straight up so it stacks directly over your shoulder.
- 1
Sit on a bench with back support, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height.
- 2
Press one dumbbell upward until your arm is fully extended.
- 3
Lower it back to the starting position while simultaneously pressing the other dumbbell up.
- 4
Continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your back straight and avoid arching it as you press the dumbbells overhead to protect your spine and engage the correct muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pressing both dumbbells at the same time
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- ✕Flaring the elbows out wide on the press