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Dumbbell Half Kneeling Single-Arm Shoulder Press

The Dumbbell Half Kneeling Single-Arm Shoulder Press mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps and core. You'll need: dumbbells.

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Required Equipment

Dumbbells
Dumbbells

Dumbbell Half Kneeling Single-Arm Shoulder Press Muscles Worked

Primary

Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)

Secondary

Triceps (triceps brachii); Obliques

How to do the Dumbbell Half Kneeling Single-Arm Shoulder Press

  1. Kneel on your right knee and place your left foot flat on the floor in front of you at a 90-degree angle.

  2. Hold a dumbbell in your right hand at shoulder height with your palm facing forward.

  3. Engage your core and squeeze your glutes to keep your torso stable throughout the movement.

  4. Press the dumbbell straight up overhead until your arm is fully extended.

  5. Lower the weight back down to your shoulder in a slow and controlled motion.

Dumbbell Half Kneeling Single-Arm Shoulder Press FAQs

What muscles does the Dumbbell Half Kneeling Single-Arm Shoulder Press work?

The Dumbbell Half Kneeling Single-Arm Shoulder Press mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps and core. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and lateral deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Half Kneeling Single-Arm Shoulder Press?

Dumbbells.

What workout day should the Dumbbell Half Kneeling Single-Arm Shoulder Press go on?

It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.

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