Dumbbell Push Press

Target muscle

Delts

Also works

Triceps, core

Equipment

Dumbbell

Body part

Shoulders

How to do the dumbbell push press

1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level.
2. Bend your knees slightly and dip your body down, then explosively extend your legs and press the dumbbells overhead.
3. Lock out your arms at the top of the movement, then lower the dumbbells back to shoulder level.
4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Sets and reps

For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.

Muscles worked

The main muscle is the shoulders (deltoids). The triceps and core work as secondary muscles. See all shoulder exercises or every dumbbell exercise.