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Dumbbell standing alternate overhead press

Beginner

Dumbbell standing alternate overhead 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 with your palms facing forward.
  2. 2Press one dumbbell overhead, fully extending your arm.
  3. 3Lower the dumbbell back to shoulder level.
  4. 4Repeat with the other arm.
  5. 5Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell seated shoulder pressDumbbell
  • Dumbbell standing overhead pressDumbbell
  • Dumbbell seated shoulder press (parallel grip)Dumbbell
  • Kettlebell one arm military press to the sideKettlebell
  • Dumbbell one arm shoulder pressDumbbell

Harder variations

  • Dumbbell one arm shoulder pressDumbbell
  • Kettlebell one arm military press to the sideKettlebell
  • Dumbbell standing overhead pressDumbbell
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