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Standing Alternating Arnold Press with Dumbbells

  • 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) The weights should be resting near your shoulders with elbows facing down and palms facing towards you.

Perform instructions

1) Slowly externally rotate one arm away from the body so the palm is facing forward.

2) Next, extend that arm upwards for a shoulder press.

3) Reverse the movement to the starting position.

4) Repeat on the other side.

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