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Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press

Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press — starting positionStanding Palms-In Dumbbell Press — end position
Primary muscles
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Type
Compound · Push

How to do the Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press

  1. 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. 2

    Continue to maintain a neutral grip throughout the entire exercise. Slowly lift the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended.

  3. 3

    While inhaling lower the weights down until your arm is at a 90 degree angle again.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Secondary muscles worked

Triceps

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