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How to do Controlled Style Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press

The dumbbell standing palms in press is a shoulder exercise that targets the deltoids, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and chest. It involves pressing dumbbells overhead while keeping the palms facing inward, which can be easier on the shoulder joints compared to a traditional overhead press.

Controlled Style Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Triceps and Chest
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Shoulders

How to do Controlled Style Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level with your palms facing inwards.
  2. Keeping your core engaged and your back straight, press the dumbbells upwards until your arms are fully extended overhead.
  3. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position. Maintain controlled form throughout.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Controlled Style Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your triceps and chest.

Track Controlled Style Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press in SPLYT

Controlled Style Dumbbell Standing Palms In Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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