Standing Dumbbell Press

A shoulder exercise that involves pressing dumbbells overhead while standing.

Instructions

• Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and dumbbells in hand at shoulder height.
• Brace your core and press the dumbbells overhead until arms are fully extended.
• Lower the dumbbells back to starting position with control.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Arching the back excessively during the lift.
• Using momentum instead of controlled movement.
• Not fully extending the arms overhead.

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