Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press
An intermediate compound strength exercise that works the shoulders, using dumbbells.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press
- Start by having a dumbbell in each hand with your arm fully extended to the side using a neutral grip. Your feet should be shoulder width apart from each other. Now slowly lift the dumbbells up until you create a 90 degree angle with your arms. Note: Your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor. This the starting position.
- Continue to maintain a neutral grip throughout the entire exercise. Slowly lift the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended.
- While inhaling lower the weights down until your arm is at a 90 degree angle again.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
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Arnold Dumbbell Press
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do standing palms-in dumbbell press work?
Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press primarily works the shoulders. The triceps assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for standing palms-in dumbbell press?
Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press uses dumbbells.
Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press: is it suitable for beginners?
Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of standing palms-in dumbbell press?
Standing Barbell Press Behind Neck, Arnold Dumbbell Press, Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my standing palms-in dumbbell press reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; standing palms-in dumbbell press can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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