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2B: Dumbbell Alternating Shoulder Press

  • Hold your dumbbells in hand at the shoulders, similarly to the front squat. Hold your belly strong, keeping your ribcage and hips in line.
  • Press one of the dumbbells overhead. Making sure that the arm is in line with the ears, press straight up to the ceiling. This is the most efficient place to hold the weights.
  • Take a moment at the top to make sure that your shoulder feels stable and your core is in a strong position before slowly lowering the weight back down to your shoulders and repeating on the other side.
  • Complete 8-12 reps per arm, then repeat exercises 2A and 2B for two to four sets to complete the superset.

Tip: This exercise can be done standing, seated, or even kneeling.

Image Source: Courtesy of Morit Summers