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Dumbbell Half Kneeling Military Press

Begin in a half-kneeling position with your right knee on the floor and left foot flat on the floor in front of you.

Exercise details

Primary muscle

Front delts

Also works: Triceps

Equipment
Dumbbell
Tracking
Reps and weight

Execution

How to do it

  1. Begin in a half-kneeling position with your right knee on the floor and left foot flat on the floor in front of you. Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level with your palms facing forward.

  2. Engage your core and press both dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended overhead.

  3. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder level with control, maintaining a steady motion.

  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

  • Keep your gaze forward and your neck in a neutral position.

  • Exhale as you press the dumbbells up and inhale as you lower them.

  • Ensure your front knee remains aligned over your ankle to maintain balance.

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