Single-Arm Shoulder Press

How to Left-Arm Shoulder Press

Primary Muscles: Upper Body,  Shoulders

Exercise Families: Press

Equipment: Dumbbell

Trainer: Ashley Steele

Steps:

1. Hold a weight in the left hand and flex the arm to place the weight at shoulder-height. Position the feet slightly wider than hip-width apart, shoulders pulled back, spine, and head in good posture. This is your starting position.

2. Press the weight overhead with the left arm and then lower the weight down to the shoulder.

3. Pause briefly in the starting position, and repeat the single-arm overhead press with the left arm for the specified amount of time or repetitions.

4. You should feel this working the arms, shoulders, and core muscles.

Alternative Exercises:

1-Arm Kettlebell Swing • 1-Arm Snatch

How to Right-Arm Shoulder Press

Primary Muscles: Upper Body,  Shoulders

Exercise Families: Press

Equipment: Dumbbell

Trainer: Ashley Steele

Steps:

1. Hold a weight in the right hand and flex the arm to place the weight at shoulder-height. Position the feet slightly wider than hip-width apart; shoulders pulled back, spine, and head in good posture. This is your starting position.

2. Press the weight overhead with the right arm and then lower the weight down to the shoulder.

3. Pause briefly in the starting position, and repeat the single-arm overhead press with the right arm for the specified amount of time or repetitions.

4. You should feel this working the arms, shoulders, and core muscles.

Alternative Exercises:

Med Ball Push Press • Side Raise