Weighted Standing Shoulder Press
Description
The weighted standing shoulder press uses dumbbells held at shoulder level and presses them overhead from a standing position. The standing setup forces the core to brace hard and trains the shoulders through a full range. It is the standard for building shoulder size and strength.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Weighted Standing Shoulder Press Instructions
- Stand tall with feet hip-width apart.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level.
- Use a pronated grip with palms facing forward.
- Brace your core hard and keep your chest up.
- Press both dumbbells straight overhead.
- Lock out the arms with hands meeting above your head.
- Pause briefly at full extension.
- Lower the dumbbells slowly back to shoulder level.
Weighted Standing Shoulder Press Form & Visual
Weighted Standing Shoulder Press Benefits
- Builds shoulder strength
- Trains core bracing
- Strong shoulder builder
- Standing setup improves stability
- Builds front delt size
- Useful for athletes
Weighted Standing Shoulder Press Muscles Worked
- Front deltoid
- Side deltoid
- Triceps brachii
- Traps
Weighted Standing Shoulder Press Variations & Alternatives
- Overhead Press
- Seated Shoulder Press
- Push Press
- Arnold Press
