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
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
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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