Dumbbell Arnold Press (version 2)

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Instructions:

  • 1Sit on a bench with a backrest, hold a pair of dumbbells at shoulder level, with your palms facing your body
  • 2Raise the dumbbells while rotating your palms until they face forward
  • 3Continue lifting the dumbbells until your arms are extended above you in straight arm position
  • 4Lower the weights to the starting position while rotating your palms towards you

Tips:

  • Maintain a slight bend in your elbows throughout the exercise
  • Avoid arching your back; maintain a neutral spine
  • Control the pace of your movements, don't let momentum control you
  • Exhale while pushing the dumbbells up and inhale while returning them to the starting position

Dumbbell Arnold Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs