INTRODUCTION
Shoulder health has become a hot topic in the health and fitness industry due to the rising number of shoulder injuries seen in young adults. Improper and unstable movements of the shoulder joint is a major contributor towards these injuries.
Overhead pressing exercises create strong healthy shoulders and help encourages a full range of motion.
THE DUMBBELL PUSH PRESS FORM VIDEO
BENEFITS OF THE DUMBBELL PUSH PRESS
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Allows you to train each shoulder individually to smooth out any existing muscular imbalances
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The use of uneven loading strengthens the core musculature, causing you to actively stabilize the weight overhead
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The push press allows you to use hip drive, which Incorporates more muscles into the movement
MUSCLES WORKED DURING THE DUMBBELL PUSH PRESS
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Anterior and medial deltoids
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Triceps
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Core
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Glutes
PERFORMING THE DUMBBELL PUSH PRESS WITH GOOD TECHNIQUE
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Pick up a dumbbell with the arm you wish to train first
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Using the momentum from a well-controlled jump, clean the dumbbell up to your anterior shoulder
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Rest one side of the dumbbell on top of your shoulder and keep your elbow up and in front of the weight
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From this position, set your stance to roughly shoulder width with your feet pointed forward or out no more than 15-30 degrees.
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You can also reach your nonworking arm straight out in front of you to help with stability
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From this position, take a deep breath and brace your core
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Begin the dip by bending slightly at the knees while maintaining a neutral spine – it’s the same position you would be in if you were preparing to jump straight up
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From this point extend your hips and knees forcefully and come up on your toes to generate force in an upward direction
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Begin pressing the dumbbell straight overhead until your elbow is locked out
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At the overhead position, engage your core muscles and glute muscles to maintain stability
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Control the weight back down to your anterior shoulder for the next repetition
COMMON MISTAKES
PRESSING THE DUMBBELL OUT IN FRONT OF YOUR BODY
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Keep the weight in line with your body. From the side view, we should be able to draw a straight line down from the weight to your ankle
NOT CONTROLLING THE DIP PORTION OF THE PUSH PRESS
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Keep the dip brief and controlled- only bend your knees enough to extend forcefully.
CHALLENGE
Perform 1/3rd of your body weight in each hand for 5 Repetitions
HOW CAN I INTEGRATE THE DUMBBELL PUSH PRESS INTO MY TRAINING?
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DUMBBELL PUSH PRESS/SINGLE ARM ALTERNATIVES
