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ARNOLD PRESS

Rotating dumbbell shoulder press. Hits all three deltoid heads through the rotation.

MOVEMENT GUIDE

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HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Sit or stand holding dumbbells in front of the shoulders, palms facing you.

  2. 2

    As you press overhead, rotate the palms to face forward.

  3. 3

    Lock out overhead.

  4. 4

    Reverse the rotation as you lower.

THE STANDARD

Full rotation through the press. Full lockout overhead.

COACHING CUES

Rotate through the pressFull lockout overheadControl the descent

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Not completing the rotation.

  • Not locking out at the top.

SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Standard dumbbell shoulder press.

  • Reduce weight.

300WOD APPLICATION

The Arnold press is a Foundation and Hoplite shoulder development movement.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite✓
Elite✓
Spartan

EQUIPMENT

Dumbbell

MUSCLES

Primary

Anterior DeltoidsSide DeltoidsTriceps

Secondary

Rear DeltoidsTrapezius
Arnold Press — 300WOD Exercise Library