Exercises / Vertical push
Dumbbell shoulder press
Vertical push Dumbbell Complexity 3/5
Not for these clients
Osteoporosis or low bone density, Rotator cuff tendinopathy. The generator automatically excludes this movement for those clients.
Working position
Setup
Seated or standing, dumbbells at shoulder height, palms forward.
Execution
Press overhead until the arms lock, then lower under control.
Coaching cues
- Ribs down, do not arch the lower back
- Press slightly in front of the ears
- Full lockout without shrugging
Common fault
Lower back arches to complete the press
Fix: Sit with back support, or reduce the load.
Muscles trained
Regression and progression
Easier: This is the entry-level variation.
Harder: Barbell overhead press
Rule
Never advance complexity and load in the same week. When the variation gets harder, the load comes down.