Single Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Alternative Names

DB One Arm Standing Shoulder Press, Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press, Single Arm DB Shoulder Press, Single Arm Overhead Press, Single-Arm Standing DB Shoulder Press, Single-Arm Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Muscles Worked

Legend

Target Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Stabilizer Muscles

Description

This exercise targets mainly the shoulders and triceps muscles of the arms. This exercise will help improve the strength and size of the shoulders and arms.

Benefits

  • This exercise targets mainly the deltoid and the triceps muscles.
  • This unilateral exercise also challenges the core muscles.
  • This unilateral setup help addresses any imbalances between both sides.

Risks

  • This exercise can injure the lower back if not correctly executed.
  • This exercise can also hurt your wrist, elbows and shoulders with poor form.
  • Proper execution and progression of resistance are a must to avoid injuries.
  • Beginners should always start with light resistance and practice good form first.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Abs, Chest, Obliques, Triceps

Stabilizer Muscles

N/A

Experience

Beginner (1-2 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

70%

Cardio Intensity

30%

Force

Push

Mechanic

Compound

Force Detail

Bilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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