StrengthIntermediateShouldersTriceps
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Overhead Press
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Quick read
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Muscles
- Shoulders, Triceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
Description
Fundamental shoulder exercise.
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Instructions
- 1Hold the dumbbells at shoulder height with ribs down and glutes engaged.
- 2Press overhead without arching, then lower to a controlled shoulder position.
Common Mistakes
- Compensating with excessive lower-back arch.
- Clashing the dumbbells or losing wrist alignment.
Tips
- Hold the dumbbells at shoulder height with ribs down and glutes engaged.
- Press overhead without arching, then lower to a controlled shoulder position.
Equipment
Dumbbells
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