Shoulder Press - Fitness Ball Dumbbell Inwards

Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 6-10 Reps, 80 Wght

Beginner Shoulders Triceps Chest Strength Dumbbell Fitness Ball Push Compound Gym

Purpose: The shoulder press is a good exercise for building up and strengthening the shoulder region.

Benefits: The press is a highly effective compound upper-body exercise.

Sit on a fitness ball with your feet flat on the floor. Grasp the dumbbells with an inwards grip. Lift the dumbbells until they are at the level of your shoulders. This is your starting position. Push the dumbbells until they are overhead and your elbows are straight. Your elbows should be close to your head. Exhale during this movement. Slowly lower the dumbbells to the starting position. Exhale during this movement. Maintain the inwards grip and do not let your elbows flare out. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.


The Deltoids is a fan-shaped muscle. The Anterior (Front) Deltoid raises the arm toward the front of the body and rotates the arm inward. The Lateral (Side) Deltoid raises the arm to the side. The Posterior (Rear) Deltoid raises the arm toward the rear and rotates the arm outward.

Step 1

Sit on a fitness ball. Hold dumbbells with an inwards grip at shoulder level.

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Sit on a fitness ball with your feet flat on the floor. Grasp the dumbbells with an inwards grip. Lift the dumbbells until they are at the level of your shoulders. This is your starting position.

Step 2

Push the dumbbells until they are overhead.

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Push the dumbbells until they are overhead and your elbows are straight. Your elbows should be close to your head. Exhale during this movement.

Step 3

Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

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Slowly lower the dumbbells to the starting position. Exhale during this movement. Maintain the inwards grip and do not let your elbows flare out.