How to do it
Press both feet firmly into the floor to anchor your body throughout the set.
- 1
Sit on a bench with back support, holding dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing towards you.
- 2
As you press the dumbbells overhead, rotate your wrists so that your palms face forward at the top of the movement.
- 3
Reverse the motion, rotating your wrists back to the starting position as you lower the dumbbells.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Control the weights throughout the entire range of motion and avoid locking your elbows at the top of the press.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out wide during the press
- ✕Rotating the wrists before pressing begins
- ✕Arching the lower back during the press