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DUMBBELL SHOULDER PRESS

Spartan Standard — 300WOD helmet mark

Dumbbells pressed overhead. Accessible vertical push movement for all Standards.

MOVEMENT GUIDE

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HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Sit or stand holding dumbbells at shoulder height, palms facing forward.

  2. 2

    Press the dumbbells overhead to full lockout.

  3. 3

    Lower under control back to shoulder height.

  4. 4

    Maintain a neutral spine — no excessive lower back arch.

THE STANDARD

Full lockout overhead each rep. Controlled descent back to shoulder height.

COACHING CUES

Full lockout at the topCore bracedControl the descent

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Not locking out at the top.

  • Excessive lower back arch — brace the core.

  • Uncontrolled descent.

SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Reduce dumbbell weight.

  • Seated press to remove the stability demand.

  • Push-up as a horizontal push alternative.

300WOD APPLICATION

The dumbbell shoulder press is a primary overhead push movement at Foundation and Hoplite Standards.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation✓
Hoplite✓
Elite✓
Spartan✓

EQUIPMENT

Dumbbell

MUSCLES

Primary

Anterior DeltoidsSide DeltoidsTriceps

Secondary

TrapeziusAbs / Core
Dumbbell Shoulder Press — 300WOD Exercise Library