Intermediate exercise

Kneel-to-Standing Overhead Dumbbell Hold

Also called Kneel-to-Standing Overhead DB Hold

Technique

How to perform Kneel-to-Standing Overhead Dumbbell Hold

Start in tall kneeling with a dumbbell in each hand and your toes tucked against the floor.
Bring both dumbbells overhead with your palms facing inward and elbows extended, keeping the weights controlled over your shoulders.
Maintain the overhead position as you step your right foot forward into half-kneeling.
Push through that front foot and extend the front knee and hip to stand, bringing the other foot alongside.
Keep the dumbbells overhead as you step the left leg back and lower its knee to the floor, then return the right knee to tall kneeling.
Repeat with the left foot leading and alternate the lead leg while keeping your torso controlled.
Lower the dumbbells under control when the set is complete.

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