How to Do the Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press

Intermediate · Dumbbell · Targets Shoulders, Triceps

How to perform it

1. Start by having a dumbbell in each hand with your arm fully extended to the side using a neutral grip. Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. Now slowly lift the dumbbells up until you create a 90 degree angle with your arms. Note: Your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor. This the starting position.
2. Continue to maintain a neutral grip throughout the entire exercise. Slowly lift the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended.
3. While inhaling lower the weights down until your arm is at a 90 degree angle again.
4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Muscles worked

The Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press primarily targets your Shoulders, with support from your Triceps. You'll need dumbbell.

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