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Dumbbell Arnold Press

Reps
8–12
Kit
Dumbbell
Video from @LiftWithMichelle, not affiliated with Talala

How to do it

  1. 1

    Sit or stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height — elbows bent, palms facing toward you.

  2. 2

    Breathe out as you press the dumbbells up and rotate your palms to face forward at the top — arms fully straight overhead.

  3. 3

    Breathe in as you lower them back down and rotate your palms back to face you.

  4. 4

    That's one rep — the rotation is the key part. Repeat.

Where you should feel it: The fronts and sides of your shoulders.

What your coach says mid-set

  • “Palms start facing you”
  • “Turn your palms out as you press”
  • “Turn them back as you lower”

Common mistakes

Leaning back to press

Squeeze your glutes and keep your ribs down as the weights go up.

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