How to Do a Shoulder Press: Step-By-Step & Video

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Shoulder Press: are just what they sounds like, a great shoulder workout! However, they also work your triceps, and rotator cuff muscles when the exercise is done properly. 

Shoulder Press Modifications

Based on your Fitness Level

  • Beginner, Intermediate, and Expert: All levels will want to use dumbbells. For each fitness level you will want to pick a weight that is challenging but allows you to finish each set.

Step-By-Step Instructions to Complete a Shoulder Press:

  1. Standing with your legs shoulder-width apart, core tight and holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Bend your elbows and raise your upper arms to shoulder height. Push the dumbbells up and in until the ends of the dumbbells touch directly over your head.
  3. Then lower the dumbbells back down to ear level.

That Is one Shoulder Press. Complete the number of recommended reps.


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