How to do a dumbbell wide-arm shoulder press

Upper bodyDumbbellsBeginner

An overhead press with a wider elbow position — targets the shoulders with dumbbells.

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How to do it

1Start with dumbbells at shoulder height, elbows wide
2Press up and slightly together
3Lower under control

Muscles worked

Shoulders Triceps

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