Technique
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells at shoulder level. Press the weights overhead by extending your arms while maintaining proper form and core engagement. Lower the weights back to the starting position with control.
A compound upper body exercise that targets the shoulders, triceps, and core through controlled pressing movements overhead, improving strength and shoulder stability.
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells at shoulder level. Press the weights overhead by extending your arms while maintaining proper form and core engagement. Lower the weights back to the starting position with control.
Begin standing with feet shoulder-width apart, dumbbells at shoulder level, and core engaged.
Return to the starting position with weights at shoulder level, maintaining control throughout the movement.
Press overhead, engage your core, control the movement, maintain form
Arching back, not engaging core, rushing the movement, poor shoulder position
Increase weight, add more repetitions, perform variations, or add pause at top.
Use lighter weights, perform seated variations, or reduce range of motion.
Stop if you experience pain in the shoulders, elbows, or lower back. Maintain proper form to avoid injury. Focus on controlled movement rather than heavy weight.