How to do a seated arnold press

Upper bodyDumbbellsIntermediate

A shoulder press that rotates from palms-in to palms-out as you push — hits the shoulders through a bigger range.

How to do it

1Start with palms facing you at your chest
2Rotate and press up until palms face forward
3Reverse the rotation on the way down

Common mistakes

×Rushing the rotation
×Arching your back

Muscles worked

Shoulders Triceps

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