How to do the DB Push Press, step by step
- Dumbbells on your shoulders, feet hip-width.
- Dip briefly at the knees, torso stays vertical.
- Drive your legs explosively.
- Use the momentum to press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are straight.
- Bring them back to your shoulders under control.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Dip too deepshort, quick knee bend
- Torso tipping forwardweight over your whole foot
- Knees re-bending at lockoutlegs stay straight at the top
How to scale the DB Push Press
If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:
- DB Shoulder Press
- Lighter dumbbells
- Just one dumbbell
Also known as
Db pp · Dbpp
These descriptions are general guidance and don't replace a coach. Have someone at your box show you new movements, and stop if anything hurts.