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Dumbbell Military Press

The dumbbell military press is a variation of the standard barbell military press, building the shoulder muscles while strengthening the core through balancing and stabalizing the individual dumbbells.

dumbbell military press

Muscles Worked

The main muscles involved in the dumbbell military press are:

Deltoids, anterior (front shoulder)

Support is provided by:

Triceps
Overall shoulder
Chest
Back

With proper technique, other muscles are indirectly involved, as the body is balanced in a strong and tall upright position.

Dumbbell Military Press Technique

Feet flat on floor, shoulder width apart
Grip the dumbbells palms foreward, slightly more than shoulder width apart
Stand up straight and tall
Push straight up
Pause at full extension
Lower steadily to starting position
Breathe!

Military Press Notes

Do not help with the legs, unless you are incorporating a leg workout into the exercise.
Using dumbbells instead of a machine for this exercise incorporates a core workout for upper body strength into the workout.
Remember to breathe. Whether you breathe in or out at a certain point is less important than making sure you are actually breathing during the exercise.
Do not put on more weight than you can properly lift! Bad form and injury invariably follow.

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