Dumbbell W Press

Dumbbell W Press Instructions
- Start by sitting on a bench with your back straight and your feet flat on the floor.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other and your arms extended straight up above your head.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells down and out to the sides of your head, forming a “W” shape with your arms.
- Pause for a moment, then slowly raise the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell W Press Form & Visual
Dumbbell W Press Benefits
- Targets the shoulders, specifically the anterior and medial deltoids
- Improves shoulder stability and mobility
- Engages the core muscles for added stability and balance
- Can be done with light weights and low impact, making it a great exercise for beginners or those with shoulder injuries
- Can be easily modified by adjusting the weight or the angle of the arms
Dumbbell W Press Muscles Worked
- Deltoids (shoulders)
- Triceps
- Trapezius (upper back)
- Rhomboids (upper back)
- Rotator cuff muscles
Dumbbell W Press Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell chest press
- Dumbbell fly
- Dumbbell pullover
- Dumbbell bench press
- Dumbbell incline press
- Dumbbell decline press
- Dumbbell push-up
- Dumbbell shoulder press
- Dumbbell lateral raise
- Dumbbell front raise
- Dumbbell rear delt fly
- Dumbbell bent-over row
- Dumbbell bicep curl
- Dumbbell hammer curl
- Dumbbell tricep extension
- Dumbbell kickback
- Dumbbell goblet squat
- Dumbbell lunge
- Dumbbell step-up
- Dumbbell deadlift