Dumbbell Alternate Side Press demonstration
Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultyintermediate
deltsshoulders

Dumbbell Alternate Side Press

The dumbbell alternate side press is a shoulder exercise where you press one dumbbell overhead at a time, alternating sides. This movement targets the deltoids and also engages the triceps and core for stability.

Step-by-Step Form & Technique

  1. 1.Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height.
  2. 2.Press one dumbbell overhead while keeping the other dumbbell at shoulder height.
  3. 3.Lower the pressed dumbbell back to shoulder height while pressing the other dumbbell overhead.
  4. 4.Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

tricepscore

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