How to Do
How to Do Reverse Grip Dumbbell Press Seated With Single Arm
The reverse grip dumbbell press seated with a single arm should begin with a good posture to avoid injury. Brace the spine by drawing your lower abdomen inward. Your core muscles should be activated to support your posture as you perform the exercise.
If any pain is experienced, immediately stop the reverse grip dumbbell press seated with a single arm.
Beginning
Beginning Reverse Grip Dumbbell Press
1. With your arms fully extended, place the dumbbells over your chest.
2. The reverse grip is achieved by turning your wrists such that your palms face your face.
3. Slowly drop the dumbbells to the sides of the chest, keeping your hands in the reverse-grip posture.
Movement
Reverse Grip Dumbbell Press Movement
1. Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand. Your arms will be hanging at your sides.
2. Tighten up your abdominals to support the back and spine, then do a bicep curl to bring the dumbbells up to shoulder height. Your wrists will be facing toward your body. This is the start position.
3. Press the dumbbells over your head, while simultaneously rotating your wrists. This will result in your wrists facing forward at the top of the motion. Your arms should be fully extended, and your hands next to each other.
4. Lower the dumbbells to the original position and repeat the exercise until you've completed all your repetitions.
5. Again, it's imperative that you do not arch your back during any of these exercises.
Benefits
Reverse Grip Dumbbell Press Benefits
Perform this exercise at home or in the gym.
It will build strength in your shoulder muscles, and the reverse grip is a little bit different from the more common grip with your palms facing forward. This will keep things fresh, and provide different stimulation to your muscles.
Exercise Aliases
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press, One Arm Shoulder Press, How to Do Seated Shoulder Press, How to Workout Your Shoulders With Dumbbells.
