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
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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.
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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.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press: common questions
What muscles does the Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press work?
The Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Triceps as supporting muscles.
Is the Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press suitable for beginners?
The Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press is an intermediate-level exercise. It's best once you've built a base of general strength and movement control, beginners can work up to it.
What equipment do I need for the Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press?
To do the Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press you'll need a dumbbell.
Is the Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press a compound or isolation exercise?
The Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press with correct form?
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. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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