Dumbbell Overhead March-In-Place Press
March, press, and feel the burn! This exercise strengthens your core, shoulders, and legs, all at once. Tone up and build strength, one rep at a time!
The Dumbbell Overhead March-In-Place Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the core. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment

Dumbbell Overhead March-In-Place Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Secondary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head); Abdominals (rectus abdominis)
Dumbbell Overhead March-In-Place Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Overhead March-In-Place Press
Starting Position:
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, with your palms facing forward and elbows bent. Your wrists should be aligned with your elbows.
Keep your core engaged and maintain a straight posture.
Movement Instructions:
Begin by lifting your right knee towards your chest while simultaneously pressing the dumbbells overhead.
Extend your arms fully, ensuring that your elbows are straight but not locked at the top of the movement.
Lower your right foot back to the ground while bringing the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
Repeat the process, this time lifting your left knee and pressing the dumbbells overhead.
Continue alternating between lifting your right and left knees, ensuring to keep a steady tempo.
Make sure to breathe out when you press the weights overhead and breathe in as you lower them.
Maintain a good posture throughout the exercise, avoiding leaning too far forward or backward.
Tips:
Start with lighter weights to ensure proper form, especially if you are a beginner.
Keep your movements controlled to avoid injury.
If you feel any discomfort in your shoulders or back, reduce the weight or seek guidance.
Repetitions:
Perform 10-15 repetitions on each side or for a set amount of time, like 30-60 seconds, depending on your fitness level.
Dumbbell Overhead March-In-Place Press FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Overhead March-In-Place Press work?
The Dumbbell Overhead March-In-Place Press mainly works the chest and triceps, with help from the core. The main muscles are the pectoralis major and triceps brachii.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Overhead March-In-Place Press?
Dumbbells.
Is the Dumbbell Overhead March-In-Place Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Overhead March-In-Place Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Overhead March-In-Place Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Overhead Back-Kick Press, Dumbbell Standing Single-Leg Shoulder Press, Overhead Farmer Carry and Dumbbell Single-Arm Split-Stance Overhead Press.
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