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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

  1. Setup: Stand with a dumbbell at each shoulder.
  2. Press one arm overhead while the other waits
  3. Lower it and press the other side

Muscles worked

Alternating dumbbell overhead press: 3D figure mid-rep with the front delts highlighted

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