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Shoulders

Standing Dumbbell Press

Standing Dumbbell Press (Start)Standing Dumbbell Press (End)

A two-arm standing overhead press with dumbbells for the shoulders and triceps.

Primary musclesShoulders
Secondary musclesTriceps

Energy burned

≈ 21 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.6 kcal/min

Estimate range 16–26 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked8 %
Effort during a set5.8 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

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Setup

  1. 1Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with palms facing forward.
  2. 2Stand tall with your abs braced.

How to perform

  1. 1Press both dumbbells overhead until your arms are nearly straight.
  2. 2Keep your head neutral and ribs down.
  3. 3Lower slowly to shoulder height.
  4. 4Repeat for the planned repetitions.

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