A FIT30 EXERCISE

Arnold Shoulder Press

The Arnold Shoulder Press, also known as the Arnold Press, is a shoulder exercise that targets the muscles in the shoulders, specifically the deltoids.
Arnold Shoulder Press
HOW TO
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How do I do an Arnold Shoulder Press?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold dumbbells at shoulder height with an overhand grip, your palms facing towards your face
  2. Raise the dumbbells overhead by extending and rotating your arms so that your palms face away from your face
  3. Lower the dumbbells back down to shoulder height, while rotating your arms so that your palms are facing toward your face, and repeat the movement
TIPS
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What are some tips for an Arnold Shoulder Press?

  1. Keep your core tight and your back straight throughout the exercise
  2. Use a full range of motion, taking the dumbbells all the way up and all the way down
  3. Focus on form over weight, especially when starting out
MODIFICATIONS
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How do I modify an Arnold Shoulder Press?

  • Perform the exercise seated to reduce the load on your lower back
  • You can use a resistance band or kettlebell

What are the benefits of an Arnold Shoulder Press?

Upper Body Strength

Power

Muscle Stamina

Workouts with Arnold Shoulder Press

A dumbbell30 workout

Don't Bug Me

Complete 6 Rounds In 26:00
  • Arnold Shoulder Press (00:10)
  • Dumbbell Thrusters (00:20)
  • Tricep Kickbacks (00:30)
  • Deadlift Upright Rows (00:40)
  • Cross Chest Curls (00:50)
  • Dumbbell Side Bends (1:00)
  • Rest (1:00)
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A dumbbell30 workout

Bear With Me

Complete 6 Rounds In 26:00
  • Dumbbell Thrusters (00:25)
  • Bent Over Rows (00:25)
  • Arnold Shoulder Press (00:30)
  • Romanian Deadlift (00:25)
  • Rest (00:25)
  • Chest Press Legs Extended (00:30)
  • Pulse Ups (00:25)
  • Chest Flies (00:25)
  • Rest (1:00)
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