Shoulder Press - Fitness Ball Dumbbell Inwards Alternate
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. Hold the dumbbells with an inwards grip. Lift the dumbbells until they are at the shoulder level. This is your starting position. Push the right dumbbell overhead, straightening the elbows. Exhale during this movement. Keep the elbow close to your head; do not let it flare out. Lower the right dumbbell back to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Hold the dumbbells with an inwards grip. Lift the dumbbells until they are at the shoulder level. Push the left dumbbell overhead, straightening the elbows. Exhale during this movement. Keep the elbow close to your head; do not let it flare out. Lower the left dumbbell back to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Hold the dumbbells with an inwards grip. Lift the dumbbells until they are at the shoulder level. 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, inwards grip, at your shoulders.
Sit on a fitness ball. Hold the dumbbells with an inwards grip. Lift the dumbbells until they are at the shoulder level. This is your starting position.
Step 2
Push the right dumbbell overhead, maintain an inwards grip.
Push the right dumbbell overhead, straightening the elbows. Exhale during this movement. Keep the elbow close to your head; do not let it flare out.
Step 3
Lower the right dumbbell back to the starting position.
Lower the right dumbbell back to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Hold the dumbbells with an inwards grip, at the shoulder level.
Step 4
Push the left dumbbell overhead, maintain an inwards grip.
Push the left dumbbell overhead, straightening the elbows. Exhale during this movement. Keep the elbow close to your head; do not let it flare out.
Step 5
Lower the left dumbbell back to the starting position.
Lower the left dumbbell back to the starting position. Inhale during this movement. Hold the dumbbells with an inwards grip, at the shoulder level.