Standing Palms-In Dumbbell Press

What it is

This compound push exercise is performed standing with dumbbells. It primarily strengthens your shoulder muscles. Your triceps also assist in this overhead movement. You'll press the dumbbells vertically from shoulder level to full arm extension.

Technique tips

• Keep a neutral grip (palms facing each other) throughout the entire movement.
• Ensure your forearms are perpendicular to the floor at the starting position.
• Press the dumbbells directly overhead until your arms are fully extended.
• Inhale as you slowly lower the dumbbells back to the 90-degree angle.
• Control the weight on the way down; do not let it drop quickly.
• Engage your core to maintain stability during the press.

How to track your progress

Log the weight and reps of each set. Straddly turns every set into an estimated one-rep max, so a heavier single and a strong set of eight both count as progress, and it flags a personal record the moment you beat your best.