Flex

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Muscles worked

Technique

Setup

Stand tall with feet hip-width apart. Hold dumbbells at shoulder height, palms facing forward or slightly inward (neutral-ish grip). Brace your core and squeeze your glutes.

Movement

Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended overhead. Lower them back to shoulder height with control.

Form Tip

Avoid arching your lower back as you press. Keep your ribcage tucked down to maintain core stability and shoulder safety.

Increase Difficulty

Perform the movement seated without back support to challenge core stability further.

Decrease Difficulty

Use a seated bench with back support to isolate the shoulders.

Hear the cue

The trainer's spoken setup and form tip for this exercise — the same clips Flex plays in a session.

Setup · male voice
Form tip · male voice
Setup · female voice
Form tip · female voice