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Arnold Press (Single Arm)

A single-arm Arnold press adds an anti-rotation core challenge while you build one shoulder at a time.

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How to dose it

Sets
3
Reps
8–10 each
Intensity
RPE 6–7
Rest
60–90 s

Bone load

Spine
Hip
Wrist

Equipment

dumbbell

Set up

  1. 1Tall stance, one dumbbell at shoulder height, palm facing you.

Do this

  • Press and rotate the palm forward
  • Resist twisting toward the weight
  • Control the return

Avoid this

  • Leaning away from the weight
  • Twisting the trunk

Safety

Brace the core to keep the spine still.

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