vertical press with freedom of movement for optimal shoulder positioning
excellent deltoid builder with more range of motion than barbell
allows for leg drive to boost reps and total workload
Execution
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, core braced. Hold dumbbells at shoulder
height with palms facing forward or slightly angled inward (neutral grip).
Position elbows slightly in front of the body.
press the dumbbells overhead, allowing them to move in a slight arc
at the top, the dumbbells should be positioned directly over the shoulders
lower the weights with control back to shoulder level
keep a slight bend in the knees throughout the movement
maintain a neutral spine position
When the weight gets heavy, use leg drive by slightly dipping at the knees and
explosively extending to help drive the dumbbells up. When fatigue sets in, use
a controlled push press to bang out extra reps.
Purpose
vertical press with freedom of movement for optimal shoulder positioning
excellent deltoid builder with more range of motion than barbell
allows for leg drive to boost reps and total workload
Execution
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, core braced. Hold dumbbells at shoulder
height with palms facing forward or slightly angled inward (neutral grip).
Position elbows slightly in front of the body.
press the dumbbells overhead, allowing them to move in a slight arc
at the top, the dumbbells should be positioned directly over the shoulders
lower the weights with control back to shoulder level
keep a slight bend in the knees throughout the movement
maintain a neutral spine position
When the weight gets heavy, use leg drive by slightly dipping at the knees and
explosively extending to help drive the dumbbells up. When fatigue sets in, use
a controlled push press to bang out extra reps.