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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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