Arnold Press (Dumbbell)
Weight & Reps
Details
NameArnold Press (Dumbbell)
EquipmentDumbbell
Primary MuscleShoulders
Auxiliary MusclesTriceps
Instructions
- 1Take a pair of light dumbbells and sit on a gym bench with an upright back support.
- 2Lift the dumbbells and rest them on your thighs.
- 3Draw your shoulders back, brace your core, and inhale.
- 4Thrust the dumbbells and bring them to your sides.
- 5Inhale and press the dumbbells to an overhead position while exhaling.
- 6Lower the dumbbells slowly as you rotate your wrists in, breathing in on the way down. You should end up with the dumbbells in front of your chin and palms facing your body.
- 7Press again, rotating your wrists to complete the repetition with your palms facing forward.