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Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press

Primary
Shoulders
Secondary
Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
beginner

Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press demonstration

Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press, starting position
Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press, starting position
Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press, finishing position
Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press, finishing position

How to Perform

  1. 1Start by having a dumbbell in one hand with your arm fully extended to the side using a neutral grip. Use your other arm to hold on to an incline bench to keep your balance.
  2. 2Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. Now slowly lift the dumbbell up until you create a 90 degree angle with your arm. Note: Your forearm should be perpendicular to the floor. Continue to maintain a neutral grip throughout the entire exercise.
  3. 3Slowly lift the dumbbell up until your arm is fully extended. This the starting position.
  4. 4While inhaling lower the weight down until your arm is at a 90 degree angle again.
  5. 5Feel the contraction for a second and then lift the weight back up towards the starting position while exhaling. Remember to hold on to the incline bench and keep your feet positioned to keep balance during the exercise.
  6. 6Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
  7. 7Switch arms and repeat the exercise.

Video Tutorial

Tips & Common Mistakes

  • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
  • •Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
  • •Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
  • •This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
  • •As a compound movement, this exercise works multiple muscle groups efficiently

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
ShouldersTriceps

Exercise Details

Category
Strength
Force
push
Mechanic
compound
Level
beginner

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Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press work?

Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press primarily targets the Shoulders. It also works the Triceps as secondary muscles.

What equipment do I need for Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press?

Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press requires Dumbbell.

Is Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press suitable for beginners?

Yes, Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press is suitable for beginners. It's classified as a beginner-level exercise.

Alternatives to Standing Palm-In One-Arm Dumbbell Press

Substitute any of these when the equipment is taken or unavailable. They train the same primary muscles.