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Arnold Press demonstration

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Strength / Dumbbell

Arnold Press

An overhead press variation rotating the palms from facing the body to facing forward, working the front and side deltoids.

Equipment

Dumbbell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Triceps · Traps · Serratus

Instructions

  1. 01

    Hold a pair of dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing you.

  2. 02

    Press the dumbbells overhead while rotating your palms to face forward.

  3. 03

    Fully extend your arms at the top without locking the elbows.

  4. 04

    Reverse the motion and rotate back to the start.

  5. 05

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.