Valley Press
This shoulder exercise mainly works your front shoulders, with help from your chest, latissimus dorsi 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 Valley Press
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells at chest height with a supinated grip. Push the dumbbells out in front while keeping them close together, then return to the chest.
Common mistakes
Avoid arching your back. Ensure dumbbells remain touching or very close throughout the motion. Refrain from using momentum.
Breathing
Inhale when pulling dumbbells towards chest; exhale when pressing out.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Front Shoulders
Secondary Muscles
Chest, Latissimus Dorsi, Middle Shoulders, Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Rear Shoulders, Traps, Core
