Standing Palms-In Alternating Dumbbell Press

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Watch Standing Palms-In Alternating Dumbbell Press

Technique

How to perform Standing Palms-In Alternating Dumbbell Press

1. Stand with a dumbbell at each shoulder, palms facing inward and elbows slightly in front of your torso.
2. Brace your torso and press one dumbbell overhead without using your legs.
3. Keep the opposite dumbbell at shoulder height while the working arm extends.
4. Lower the raised dumbbell under control to shoulder height before pressing with the other arm.
5. Continue alternating sides while keeping your palms inward and your torso steady.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Anterior Deltoid, Medial Deltoid.