Shoulders · Dumbbell · Beginner

How to do Dumbbell W-press

The dumbbell W-press is a shoulder exercise performed with dumbbells, focusing on the deltoid muscles. It involves pressing the weights overhead from a 'W' position, engaging the shoulders, triceps, and chest.

Primary muscle: Shoulders
Also works: Triceps and Chest
Equipment: Dumbbell
Level: Beginner
Category: Shoulders

How to do Dumbbell W-press, step by step

Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, elbows bent and palms facing forward.
Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended overhead.
Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell W-press works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your triceps and chest.

Track Dumbbell W-press in SPLYT

Dumbbell W-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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