Dumbbell Seated Reverse Arnold-Press
Target your shoulders with this unique dumbbell press! Rotate as you lift for a full range of motion and maximum muscle engagement.
The Dumbbell Seated Reverse Arnold-Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps. You'll need: dumbbells or exercise bench.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Seated Reverse Arnold-Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid)
Secondary
Triceps (triceps brachii)
Dumbbell Seated Reverse Arnold-Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Seated Reverse Arnold-Press
Begin by sitting on a bench with an upright torso and a dumbbell in each hand.
Start with your palms facing you and the dumbbells at shoulder height, elbows bent and close to your body.
Rotate your wrists outward while simultaneously pressing the dumbbells above your head. Your palms will face forward at the top of the motion, and your arms will be fully extended.
Pause briefly at the top of the movement.
Reverse the motion by rotating wrists inward to return to the starting position with your palms facing you and the dumbbells at shoulder height.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions ensuring to maintain good form throughout.
Remember to keep your back straight and engage your core during the exercise. Start with a light weight to master the movement before progressing to heavier dumbbells.
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Dumbbell Seated Reverse Arnold-Press FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Seated Reverse Arnold-Press work?
The Dumbbell Seated Reverse Arnold-Press mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid and lateral deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Seated Reverse Arnold-Press?
Dumbbells or exercise bench.
Is the Dumbbell Seated Reverse Arnold-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 Seated Reverse Arnold-Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Seated Reverse Arnold-Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Standing Arnold-Press, Dumbbell Seated W Press, Dumbbell Sit-Up to Press and Alternating Dumbbell Z-Press.
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