Dumbbell Alternate Shoulder Press (male)

Dumbbell Alternate Shoulder Press demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level
  • 2Push one dumbbell upward until your arm is fully extended
  • 3Lower the dumbbell back down to shoulder level while pushing the other one up
  • 4Repeat the movement, alternating between both arms

Tips:

  • Keep your back firmly against the bench
  • Do not use your back or legs to help you lift the weights
  • Make sure not to lock your elbows at the top of the lift
  • Control the weight on the way down

Dumbbell Alternate Shoulder Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs