Seated Alternating Arnold Presses
This shoulder exercise mainly works your front shoulders, with help from your chest, traps and middle shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Seated Alternating Arnold Presses
Sit upright in a armless chair with dumbbells at shoulder height, palms facing you. As you press one dumbbell, rotate your forearm outward, finishing with palm facing away. Lower it back while starting with the other arm.
Common mistakes
Maintain a tall posture, avoid leaning backward.
Breathing
Inhale while lowering the dumbbell, exhale as you press up.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Front Shoulders
Secondary Muscles
Chest, Traps, Middle Shoulders, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Rear Shoulders, Latissimus Dorsi