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Dumbbell Standing Palms in Press

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at head height with your palms facing each other and elbows bent.

Exercise details

Primary muscle

Front delts

Also works: Triceps

Equipment
Dumbbell
Tracking
Reps and weight

Execution

How to do it

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at head height with your palms facing each other and elbows bent.

  2. Press the dumbbells overhead by extending your arms fully without locking your elbows.

  3. Lower the dumbbells back to head height in a controlled motion, keeping your core engaged and back straight.

  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

  • Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the movement.

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

  • Use a controlled motion to avoid shoulder injury.

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