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Shoulders · Intermediate

Alternating Dumbbell Arnold Press

Alternating Arnold press that combines unilateral overhead strength, smooth forearm rotation, and trunk control while the other dumbbell remains racked.

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Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersTricepsAbs

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 10 / side

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand with both dumbbells racked in front of your shoulders, palms facing you, and brace your trunk.
  2. 02Press one dumbbell overhead while smoothly rotating that palm to face forward.
  3. 03Keep the nonworking dumbbell stable at the shoulder and finish the working arm with a controlled overhead position.
  4. 04Lower and reverse the rotation until the dumbbell returns to its rack.
  5. 05Alternate arms without leaning, shrugging, or allowing the resting side to drift.

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