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Arnold press

A compound exercise for the front delts and side delts, with help from the triceps. Equipment: dumbbells and adjustable bench.

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WorksFront deltsSide deltsTriceps

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Seated, dumbbells at the chin, palms facing you.
  2. Rotate the palms out as you press
  3. Reverse on the way down

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