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Dumbbell push press

Intermediate

Dumbbell push press is a compound dumbbell exercise for the front delts, also working the triceps and abs.

What it works

Primary muscle

Front delts

Also works

TricepsAbs

Equipment
Dumbbell
Type
Compound · Push
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
2 min

How to do it

  1. 1Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level.
  2. 2Bend your knees slightly and dip your body down, then explosively extend your legs and press the dumbbells overhead.
  3. 3Lock out your arms at the top of the movement, then lower the dumbbells back to shoulder level.
  4. 4Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Kettlebell double push pressKettlebell
  • Kettlebell one arm push pressKettlebell
  • Kettlebell alternating pressKettlebell
  • Kettlebell seated pressKettlebell
  • Kettlebell seesaw pressKettlebell
  • Dumbbell alternate side pressDumbbell

Easier variations

  • Dumbbell bench seated pressDumbbell
  • Dumbbell seated alternate pressDumbbell
  • Dumbbell standing palms in pressDumbbell
  • Dumbbell w-pressDumbbell

Harder variations

  • Standing behind neck pressBarbell
  • Smith behind neck pressSmith machine
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