Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Overhead pressing with each shoulder on its own contract.

How to do Dumbbell Shoulder Press

1. Sit or stand with dumbbells at shoulder height, palms forward.
2. Press both to lockout overhead without clanging them together.
3. Lower under control back to your shoulders.

Where reps get stolen

The half lockout. Stopping short of straight arms keeps tension off the exact range you're training.

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