Shoulder Press
What is a Shoulder Press?
The Shoulder Press is a weightlifting exercise that can be completed with dumbbells or a barbell. This exercise primarily targets the shoulder muscles, but it also works the triceps. The use of free weights will help strengthen the core and stabilizing muscles.
How do you do a Shoulder Press?
Step 1
Holding a dumbbell in each hand, stand with your feet hip-width apart. Bend your elbows out to the side and raise your arms to shoulder height, creating a cactus shape with your limbs. The dumbbells should be at ear-level.
Step 2
Push the dumbbells up until your arms are almost fully vertically extended, but make sure not to lock your elbows. Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position, then repeat.
How do you modify a Shoulder Press?
Shoulder Press for Beginners
Advanced Shoulder Press
Shoulder Press for Weak Wrists
Shoulder Press for Weak Shoulders
What are the benefits of a Shoulder Press?
Shoulder Strength
Arm Strength
Tricep Strength
Expert opinion
By keeping the ribcage pulled back, butt tight and core engaged, the shoulder press can be a great exercise to work on core stabilization in conjunction with upper-body strength.
Virginia Kinkel,BodyMass Gym in Washington, D.C.