How to do the DB Shoulder Press, step by step
- Dumbbells at shoulder height, palms facing forward or toward each other.
- Brace your core and glutes, ribs down.
- Press the dumbbells straight up.
- Lock out your arms at the top, head slightly through.
- Lower slowly back to shoulder height.
Common mistakes and how to fix them
- Arched backsqueeze your glutes and abs
- Using leg drivekeep your knees straight
- Dumbbells drifting forwardpress straight up over your shoulders
How to scale the DB Shoulder Press
If you can't do the movement cleanly yet or the workout is too heavy, use one of these variations:
- Lighter dumbbells
- Seated with back support
- Single arm
Also known as
Db sp
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.