Alternate Standing Arnold Press

Alternative Exercises to Alternate Standing Arnold Press

Bodyweight
1 x Dumbbell
2 x Dumbbell
1 x Kettlebell
2 x Kettlebell
Handle Bands
Loop Bands
Suspension (TRX)
Barbell
Machine

Description

This dumbbell exercise is an alternating variation of the famous Arnold Press exercise. Targets mainly the shoulders, chest, and the triceps muscles.

Benefits

  • This exercise targets mainly the shoulders, chest, and the triceps of each arm individually.
  • This will help address any muscle imbalances between both sides.
  • With its unilateral set-up, this also challenges and engage the core muscles.
  • This is an overall great exercise to improve the strength and size of the shoulder and arm muscles.

Risks

  • This exercise is not recommended to individuals with any shoulder impingement issues.
  • This is also no recommended to individuals having any wrist instability.
  • This exercise can injure the lower back if not properly executed.
  • This exercise is not recommended for beginners with poor core strength and coordination.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Chest, Triceps

Stabilizer Muscles

N/A

Experience

Intermediate (2-3 years)

Equipment

2 x Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

70%

Cardio Intensity

30%

Force

Push

Mechanic

Compound

Force Detail

Unilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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