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Main muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Triceps
Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement
Vertical push · Multi-joint

Equipment

  • Dumbbells
  • Weight bench

How to do it

  1. Sit on a bench with a back support, holding the dumbbells in front of your upper chest, palms facing you.
  2. Push the dumbbells up while turning your palms to face forward.
  3. Finish with your arms almost straight above your head.
  4. Lower slowly while turning your palms back toward you.

Beginner tip: Turn your palms smoothly as you press; start with light dumbbells.

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