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Standing shoulder press dumbbell

Primary Equipment
Dumbbells Dumbbells
Target Muscle
Primary
Shoulders Shoulders
Secondary
Triceps Triceps Trapezius Trapezius
Instructions
  1. Stand with the dumbbells positioned at ear level and your elbows slightly below shoulder height
  2. Lift the dumbbells upward until your elbows are fully extended
  3. Contract your abdomen and glutes to stabilize your torso
  4. Perform the upward and downward movement in a controlled manner
Tips
  • Avoid using momentum or sudden movements
  • Keep your shoulders stabilized
  • Do not move your torso excessively
Target Muscle
Primary
Shoulders Shoulders
Secondary
Triceps Triceps Trapezius Trapezius

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3. Standing front raise dumbell

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