How to do it
Press both dumbbells upward at the same steady pace.
- 1
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level with palms facing each other.
- 2
Press the dumbbells straight up until your arms are fully extended.
- 3
Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder level.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your palms facing each other throughout the press to target the anterior deltoids and minimize stress on the shoulder joint.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the palms forward as you press up
- ✕Flaring the elbows wide during the press
- ✕Leaning back to push the weight overhead