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- Alternating dumbbell overhead press
Alternating dumbbell overhead press
A compound exercise for the front delts, with help from the triceps, side delts, abs. Equipment: dumbbells.
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WorksFront deltsTricepsSide deltsAbs
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How to do it
- Setup: Stand with a dumbbell at each shoulder.
- Press one arm overhead while the other waits
- Lower it and press the other side
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