Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | dumbbell |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp dumbbell and stand upright with knees slightly flexed. Hold dumbbell besides head. Hold upper arm perpendiular to torso and let let elbow point down.Execution
Press dumbbell up over head. Keep arm slightly flexed. Return until dumbbell is beside head. Repeat. Continue with opposite side.Variations / Comments
-
Starting Position
Ending Position
Muscles
Target | Deltoid, Anterior |
Synergist | Deltoid, Lateral | Supraspinatus | Trapezius, Middle | Trapezius, Lower | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Triceps Brachii | Serratus Anterior |
Stabilizers | Biceps Brachii | Trapezius, Upper | Obliques |
Front
Rear