- Begin standing with two dumbbells at shoulder level
![Dumbbell Shoulder Press](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/dumbbell-shoulder-press/icons/dumbbell-shoulder-press-icon-128.png)
Dumbbell Shoulder Press How To
Why do it?
Dumbbell Shoulder Press works each shoulder/arm in isolation which helps address imbalances. You can also support your back using a bench, reducing the risk of injury and preventing cheating using bad form.
Form Check
Instructions
![Dumbbell Shoulder Press](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/dumbbell-shoulder-press/howto/dumbbell-shoulder-press-howto-1-800.jpg)
- Press the dumbbells up with your shoulders, together, until your arms are straight, and they almost touch
![Dumbbell Shoulder Press](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/dumbbell-shoulder-press/howto/dumbbell-shoulder-press-howto-2-800.jpg)
- Lower the dumbbells back down to shoulder height and repeat
![Dumbbell Shoulder Press](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/dumbbell-shoulder-press/howto/dumbbell-shoulder-press-howto-1-800.jpg)