Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press

Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press

The Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press is a beginner dumbbell exercise that works the Shoulders. Follow the steps below.

Target musclesShoulders
EquipmentDumbbell
LevelBeginner

How to do the Standing Alternating Dumbbell Press

  1. Stand with a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders with your palms facing forward and your elbows pointed out.
  3. This will be your starting position.Extend one arm to press the dumbbell straight up, keeping your off hand in place.
  4. Do not lean or jerk the weight during the movement.After a brief pause, return the weight to the starting position.Repeat for the opposite side, continuing to alternate between arms.

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach.