Single-arm dumbbell shoulder press

Single-arm dumbbell shoulder press

The Single-arm dumbbell shoulder press is a beginner dumbbell exercise that works the Shoulders. Follow the steps below.

Target musclesShoulders
EquipmentDumbbell
LevelBeginner

How to do the Single-arm dumbbell shoulder press

  1. Press the dumbbell vertically overhead in a controlled motion until your arm is fully extended, without locking the elbow.
  2. Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position at shoulder height.

Recommended sets & reps

SetRepsRest
Set 112 reps30s rest
Set 210 reps30s rest
Set 38 reps30s rest
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Instructions adapted from wger.de under CC BY-SA 4.0. Compiled by FitBot Coach.