Build Shoulder Strength with Reverse Shoulder Press

Reverse Shoulder Press

Rep Range

Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16

Hints

Begin by standing upright with feet about shoulder-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, positioning your arms at 90 degrees or slightly under, with palms facing forward. The dumbbells should be either behind your head or as close to it as you're comfortable with. Engaging the deltoids and traps, press the dumbbells upward but avoid fully locking out at the top. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to their starting position behind your head.

Common Mistakes

Avoid arching your back or thrusting your hips forward. Keep your core engaged throughout to ensure stability and proper form. As you press, make sure the dumbbells don't drift too far behind, which can strain the shoulder joints.

Breathing

Inhale in the starting position. Exhale while pressing the dumbbells up, and inhale as you return them back to the starting position.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Latissimus Dorsi, Rhomboids, Traps, Erector Spinae, Shoulders, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Infraspinatus

Secondary Muscles

Biceps