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dumbbell arnold press
dumbbell arnold press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1. Sit on a bench with back support and hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level, palms facing your body and elbows bent.
Step 2. Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended and your palms are facing forward.
Step 3. Rotate your wrists as you lift, so that your palms are facing forward at the top of the movement.
Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
delts
Secondary muscles
tricepsupper chest
Primary body parts
shoulders
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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