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Arnold Press (Double Arm)

A rotating overhead press that takes the shoulders through a full range, building deltoid strength and shoulder control.

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Sets
3
Reps
8–10
Intensity
RPE 6–7
Rest
90 s

Bone load

Spine
Hip
Wrist

Equipment

dumbbell
Written exercise guide

Arnold Press (Double Arm)

Set up

  1. Seated or standing tall, dumbbells in front at shoulder height, palms facing you.

Movement cues

  • Rotate the palms out as you press overhead
  • Lock out tall
  • Reverse the rotation on the way down

Avoid this

  • Arching the back to press
  • Rushing the rotation

Safety

Keep the core braced and ribs down; move smoothly through the rotation.

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