Shoulders · Dumbbell

Standing Arnold Press

Rotate as you press and hit every head of the delt.

Standing Arnold Press exercise demonstration
ShouldersSecondary: TricepsDumbbell

How to do it

  1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, palms facing you.
  2. Brace your core and stand tall.
  3. Press up while rotating your palms to face forward.
  4. Reverse the rotation as you lower back to the start.

The one cue that matters

Keep the rotation smooth and don't let your lower back arch at lockout.

Muscles worked

The Standing Arnold Press is a Shoulders-first movement, with Triceps working as the supporting cast. Track it consistently and you'll see exactly how it feeds your shoulders volume for the week.

FAQ

What muscles does the Standing Arnold Press work?

The Standing Arnold Press primarily works the Shoulders with Triceps assisting.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

How many sets and reps of Standing Arnold Press?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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