Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press
How to do the Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
Triceps
Dumbbell
How to do the Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press
- 1
Start by having a dumbbell in each hand with your arm fully extended to the side using a neutral grip. Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. Now slowly lift the dumbbells up until you create a 90 degree angle with your arms. Note: Your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor. This the starting position.
- 2
Continue to maintain a neutral grip throughout the entire exercise. Slowly lift the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended.
- 3
While inhaling lower the weights down until your arm is at a 90 degree angle again.
- 4
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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