How to do it
Keep your wrists stacked directly over your elbows throughout each press.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height.
- 2
Press one dumbbell overhead, extending your arm fully.
- 3
Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- 4
Alternate arms and repeat the movement with the opposite arm.
- 5
Continue alternating for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your core throughout the movement to stabilize your spine and prevent arching your back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the working elbow out to the side
- ✕Shrugging the shoulders toward the ears
- ✕Bending the knees to drive the weight up