Dumbbell Shoulder to Overhead
Intermediate
Moving dumbbells from the shoulders to a locked-out overhead position using any pressing method.
Muscle Groups
shoulderstricepscore
Equipment
dumbbells
Coaching Cues
- 1Use your legs with a dip-and-drive to take pressure off the shoulders
- 2Lock out both arms at the same time
- 3Brace your core to avoid overextending your back
Standards
- 1Dumbbells start on the shoulders and finish locked out overhead
- 2Any method allowed: strict press, push press, or push jerk
- 3Full arm lockout with biceps by the ears at the top
Scaling Options
- •Lighter dumbbells
- •Seated dumbbell press