A compound shoulder exercise that targets all three deltoid heads through a rotational pressing movement that combines lateral raises with overhead presses.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells at shoulder level with palms facing you. Rotate your wrists outward as you press the dumbbells overhead, ending with palms facing forward. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
Begin standing with feet shoulder-width apart, dumbbells at shoulder level with palms facing you, and core engaged.
Return to the starting position with dumbbells at shoulder level and palms facing you, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Rotate your wrists, press overhead, control the movement, engage your core
Using momentum, not maintaining proper form, rushing the movement, poor wrist rotation
Increase weight, add more repetitions, perform single-arm variations, or add pause at top.
Use lighter weights, perform with resistance bands, or reduce range of motion.
Stop if you experience pain in the shoulders, neck, or wrists. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. Focus on controlled movement rather than heavy weight.