Dumbbell Push Press
Expert Advice
Use the momentum from your legs to help press the dumbbells overhead, but ensure the arms do most of the work to maximize shoulder and tricep engagement.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height.
- Bend your knees slightly to initiate the movement.
- Explosively extend your legs while pressing the dumbbells overhead.
- Lock out your arms at the top and pause briefly.
- Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Quads20%
Shoulders20%
Hamstrings10%
Chest10%
Abs10%
Calves10%
Triceps20%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
