Demo & instructions
Arnold Press
Also known as: Rotating Dumbbell Press, Dumbbell Arnold Press
Instructions
A dumbbell overhead press that starts with your palms facing you and rotates them forward as you press. The turning path keeps the shoulders working through a longer range than a standard press.
- Movement
- Vertical push
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Intermediate
- Typical range
- 6–15 reps
Setup
- 1Stand tall, or sit upright if you prefer, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- 2Bring the weights to the front of your shoulders with your palms facing you and elbows pointing down.
- 3Squeeze your glutes and draw your ribs down so your lower back stays neutral.
Execution
- 1Begin pressing up while sweeping your elbows out to the sides.
- 2Rotate your palms steadily so they face forward by the time the weights pass your head.
Target
Equipment
Muscles worked
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
