Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Setup

1. 01Sit or stand with dumbbells at shoulder height.
2. 02Set elbows slightly in front of the torso.
3. 03Brace and keep ribs from flaring.
4. 04Start with wrists stacked above elbows.

Execution

1. 01Press both dumbbells overhead in a controlled path.
2. 02Allow the weights to move slightly inward as they rise.
3. 03Lock out without shrugging aggressively.
4. 04Lower to shoulder height with control.

Checkpoints

• -Both sides move evenly.
• -Ribs stay down.
• -Elbows do not drift far behind the body.
• -Shoulders feel stable at the bottom.

Common mistakes

• -Arching hard to finish reps.
• -Letting dumbbells drift too far forward.
• -Bouncing out of the bottom.
• -Cutting depth short without intent.