Alternate Standing Arnold Press

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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