delt builder with each arm carrying its own weight, pressed standing
the dumbbells travel independently and the grip rotates freely, which a fixed
bar takes away
standing leaves the leg drive available, so this is the dumbbell press you can
cheat weight up on: the seated version is the strict one
Execution
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, trunk braced. Hold the dumbbells at
shoulder height with your palms facing forward or angled slightly inwards,
elbows slightly in front of your body.
press the dumbbells overhead, letting them travel in a slight arc
finish with them over your shoulders
lower them under control back to shoulder height
descend until you feel the stretch across the front of your shoulders
keep a slight bend in your knees throughout
When the set gets heavy, dip at the knees and drive the dumbbells up to bang out
a few more reps.
Purpose
delt builder with each arm carrying its own weight, pressed standing
the dumbbells travel independently and the grip rotates freely, which a fixed
bar takes away
standing leaves the leg drive available, so this is the dumbbell press you can
cheat weight up on: the seated version is the strict one
Execution
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, trunk braced. Hold the dumbbells at
shoulder height with your palms facing forward or angled slightly inwards,
elbows slightly in front of your body.
press the dumbbells overhead, letting them travel in a slight arc
finish with them over your shoulders
lower them under control back to shoulder height
descend until you feel the stretch across the front of your shoulders
keep a slight bend in your knees throughout
When the set gets heavy, dip at the knees and drive the dumbbells up to bang out
a few more reps.