Standing tall with dumbbells at the shoulders, one arm presses overhead and lowers while the other holds, then they swap: a standing dumbbell press, which Saeterbakken compared with seated and barbell presses, done one side at a time.
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Standing alternating dumbbell press
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Standing tall with dumbbells at the shoulders, one arm presses overhead and lowers while the other holds, then they swap: a standing dumbbell press, which Saeterbakken compared with seated and barbell presses, done one side at a time.
DemandMedium
Equipment requiredA dumbbell
Muscle focusShoulders · Triceps · Back · Abs
The figure gets into position, then repeats the movement. Technical checks passed; qualified exercise review is pending.
Watch this variation on the 3D figure above: it gets into position, then repeats the movement.
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How to move
Stand tall with a dumbbell at each shoulder.
Press one overhead and lower it while the other holds.
Swap sides; keep alternating.
Form cues
Keep the trunk still.
Don't lean away from the pressing arm.
Practice and cautions
No universal dose is assigned. Choose a manageable amount for your current capacity, leave room for controlled repetitions, and allow recovery. A clinician’s individual plan takes priority.
This is movement education, not an assessment or treatment prescription. Stop for sharp or increasing pain, dizziness, numbness or tingling; seek individual guidance for symptoms, injury or restrictions.
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