Standing with one dumbbell at the shoulder, the palm in and the elbow in front, the weight presses straight overhead and lowers: the one-arm standing press, among the overhead press's variants.
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Overhead press and jerk family
Standing one-arm palm-in press
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Standing with one dumbbell at the shoulder, the palm in and the elbow in front, the weight presses straight overhead and lowers: the one-arm standing press, among the overhead press's variants.
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, a dumbbell at one shoulder with the palm facing in and the elbow in front.
Press it straight overhead.
Lower it; switch sides after the set.
Form cues
Don't lean away from the weight.
Keep the palm facing in throughout.
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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