Arnold Dumbbell Press

Arnold Dumbbell Press Information

 

Arnold Dumbbell Press

Exercise Data

Type: Strength
Main Muscle Worked: Shoulders
Other Muscles: Triceps
Equipment: Dumbbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
Level: Intermediate
Sport: No
Force: Push
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Arnold Dumbbell Press Guide

Main Muscle: Shoulders

  1. Sit on an exercise bench with back support and hold two dumbbells in front of you at about upper chest level with your palms facing your body and your elbows bent. Tip: Your arms should be next to your torso. The starting position should look like the contracted portion of a dumbbell curl.
  2. Now to perform the movement, raise the dumbbells as you rotate the palms of your hands outward until they are facing forward.
  3. Continue lifting the dumbbells until your arms are extended above you in straight arm position. Breathe out as you perform this portion of the movement.
  4. After a second pause at the top, begin to lower the dumbbells to the original position by rotating the palms of your hands towards you. Tip: The left arm will be rotated in a counter clockwise manner while the right one will be rotated clockwise. Breathe in as you perform this portion of the movement.
  5. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Variations: You can perform the exercise standing up but that is not recommended for people with lower back issues.



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Tip: Arnold Dumbbell Press

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Nov 25, 2009 6:18 PM: You have the wrist rotations backwards when lowering the dumbbells. When you start the exercise with palms facing self, hands/dumbbells at shoulder level, and you lift them while rotating them, they both rotate 'inward,' thumbs turning toward your body; your left wrist rotates CCW as it rises, your...+See More



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Nov 24, 2009 12:16 PM: Intense, I love them.



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Nov 21, 2009 9:05 PM: If you're looking for that little bit more or a burn than the normal overhead press then this is the perfect addition. Works the shoulders that little bit more.



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