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Shoulders · Intermediate

Dumbbell Cuban Press

Light shoulder complex combining an upright row, external rotation, and overhead press under strict control.

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Dumbbell Cuban Press demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersRotator CuffUpper BackTriceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Stand tall with light dumbbells, elbows bent, and your trunk firmly braced.
  2. 02Row your elbows upward and outward until your upper arms are near shoulder height.
  3. 03Externally rotate your shoulders so your forearms become vertical and the dumbbells move beside your head.
  4. 04Press the dumbbells overhead without arching your lower back or shrugging excessively.
  5. 05Reverse the press, rotation, and row in sequence to return to the starting position under control.

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