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Standing Single Arm Sandbag Shoulder Press

  • Intermediate
  • Shoulders

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Setup instructions

1) Stand tall with a slight bend in the knees. Keep the chest up, core and glutes tight.

2) Hold the sandbag by the top handle.

3) Start with the sandbag resting near your shoulder - the elbow will face forward and down. Keep the wrist up - there should be a straight line with the arms and wrist. Don't let it bend backwards.

Perform instructions

1) Slowly extend your arm and push upwards - keep a slight bend in the elbows as you reach the top.

2) Pause for a second and slowly lower to the starting position.

3) Repeat.

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