Standing Db Shoulder Press

 

Setup

Sit on an upright bench or standing feet underneath you. Bring the dumbbells up with one end of the dumbbell on each shoulder with elbows bent and facing at a 10 and 2 o’clock position (if you were standing on a clock) versus out to the side at a 3 and 9 o’clock position)

Movement

Press the barbell overhead as you maintain a tight core, slowly return to start position

 

Tip

If seated on an upright bench:

Do not press your head or upper back backwards into the bench during the movement

Do not arch your back excessively during the pressing movement