All about the Standing Shoulder Press
(Shoulders)
BENEFITS & MUSCLES WORKED: Anterior & lateral Deltoids. Alternating arms increases the Stability of the core and shoulders. Improves overall Core Strength, Balance & Stability
Watch Video: Standing Shoulder Press
START POSITION: Stand up straight with one Dumbbell in each hand held at arm’s length. Feet should be Shoulder-width apart (or wider). Bend both arms as if you were doing a Bicep Curl and move the elbows forward to the front of your body, raising the Dumbbells so they rest close to your shoulders. Use a neutral grip – as if you were preparing to throw two javelins. You are ready to begin the Standing Shoulder Press.
NOTES: Difficulty Rating: 62%
The main thing to remember about the Standing Shoulder Press is to keep the central weight of both Dumbbells forward of your ears, with your head looking straight ahead. Your elbows should be just forward of your armpits. As you press each Dumbbell up, ensure that you don’t let them come backward over the top of your head; keep them straight up or just a little in front of the vertical. As long as you follow this form closely, the exercise will provide your Shoulders with enormous benefits and a first-class workout, which will increase Shoulder size and strength, and enhance your Stability and coordination at the same time.
You can also use a barbell for the Standing Shoulder Press, or you can lift both Dumbbells simultaneously. You can also do them sitting on a bench, and you can vary the position of the Dumbbells, and even rotate the Dumbbells inwards and outwards as you lift and lower them.
The Mojoh Method is designed to be as effective as possible while avoiding complexity by utilizing multiple techniques and styles. I conduct extensive research and practice all the chosen exercises myself, experimenting with different moves, as well as the order and grouping of exercises. Then I choose the best all-around exercises for their safety, fitness benefits, and general applicability across multiple sports.
By standing up when doing the Dumbbell Shoulder Press, you force your body to engage its Core muscles to help balance and control the movement of the Dumbbells.