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Dumbbell Standing Alternate Overhead Press

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Delts accessibility Shoulders
Triceps Core

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Dumbbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

6.1

Force

push

Dumbbell Standing Alternate Overhead Press is a intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps and Core.

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1

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level with your palms facing forward.

2

Press one dumbbell overhead, fully extending your arm.

3

Lower the dumbbell back to shoulder level.

4

Repeat with the other arm.

5

Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

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