Exercise

Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press

Also known as: standing palms in db press, neutral grip db shoulder press standing, hammer grip db press standing

Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press — position 2

Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press is a compound exercise for the shoulders. Main target: anterior deltoid. Also works: triceps lateral head, triceps long head and traps. Equipment: dumbbell.

EquipmentDumbbell

TypeCompound (multi-joint)

MovementPush

CategoryStrength

Muscles worked

Primary

Anterior deltoid

Secondary

Triceps lateral head Triceps long head Traps

How to do it

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.