Shoulder Press

Shoulder
Written By David Song

SHOULDER PRESS

This is an overhead shoulder strengthening exercise that can be completed seated or standing. Hold a weight in each hand and keep your arms within the scapular plane (30 degrees forwards). Keep the wrists stacked directly above the elbows during this exercise. Starting with your hands at shoulder height, raise the weight overhead. Lower the weight by controlling it’s downward motion.

Muscles Involved:

  • Deltoids

  • Trapezius

  • Triceps Brachii

Related Conditions:

  • Strength Training

  • Rotator Cuff Tear

  • Shoulder Impingement

  • AC Joint Sprain

  • Osteolysis of the Distal Clavicle

Exercise Equipment:

Click to Buy - Dumbbell

Click to Buy - Dumbbell

 

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