How To Do A Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Let's learn how to do a dumbbell shoulder press #workouttips #howto #shoulderpress #exercisetips #properform
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[@deniousp]

I like the idea of short videos that show proper form, would be a great reference playlist!

[@connie6410]

Heather has these shorts in a playlist on her page

[@connie6410]

I don't think I ever knew you're upposed to touch the dumbbells together. These shorts are so helpful, thanks Heather!

[@coachjeremyevans]

You're actually not supposed to touch the dumbbells together. Touching the dumbbells together might take tension of the target muscle, which defeats one of the key principles of building muscle - mechanical tension. So, like most things in training, it's not wrong, but its not maybe the most optimal.

[@sw1rly727]

Please don't make your arms at a 90 degree angle that makes your shoulder stay in a wierd way which could injured it. Its better to have it sideways somewhere close to 30-40 degrees

[@clarypop2422]

This looks so simple but the form is so easy to get wrong!!! 😭 thank you!!

[@lizettet.7883]

I love these shorts!!! They have really helped me !!Thanks so much!!!

[@KamilleN16]

Thank you

[@heatherh.197]

Gorgeous and strong. I admire this woman so much

[@riyailuvmyindia3593]

Dumbbell waight for one side use

[@genieNotinabottle]

Happy Friday!❤

[@Heatherrobertsoncom]

Have a great weekend!

[@TheCorporateMullet]

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[@riyailuvmyindia3593]

One side waight? How much

[@gloriaklassen1887]

Been really loving this series, Heather! I really appreciate how simply yet thoroughly you explain the form for these exercises!

[@nattywho]

I’ve just been able to start doing these again! Question…is it ok to not have your arms lined up directly to the sides? Can they be slightly in front?

[@Heatherrobertsoncom]

If that feels right for your shoulders, than modify that way. We all have different ranges of motion that feel best.

[@nattywho]

@@Heatherrobertsoncom Thanks…it does! I had a shoulder injury from a few years ago and never went to the doctor…just rehabbed myself! I’m just getting back into strict shoulder press and I can do 12lb comfortably, but it turns into a struggle after a bit. It always feels more comfortable to not make it so strict…lol

[@paxtian9944]

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[@gurraguffe3778]

Don’t have your arms pointed out like that, it places the shoulders in a position that is bad and your risk of injury will be higher.
Second, if you can just raise the dumbbells up like that, you are using a weight that is way to light. You can shoulder press more than you can curl.

[@kwamelong]

Dumbells should not touch. Keep wrists, elbows and shoulders stacked vertically.

[@healthhollow7218]

I think my spine just isn’t aligned like other people because I can’t bring the dumbbells over my head and touch them together without my back arching. I’ve tried it a thousand times so I think I’m just stuck with having to try the best I can with what I’m given unfortunately 😢

[@irisrodriguez2785]

You might just have anterior pelvic tilt, which can be fixed over time with specific excercises/stretches

[@healthhollow7218]

@@irisrodriguez2785 that’s a good point. I have always had an oddly shaped spine and tailbone. I may have to work on strengthening it. Thank you for your help!