Arnold Press primarily works the shoulders and triceps. It is categorized as a push movement and uses Dumbbell.
- Primary muscles
- shoulders and triceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- push
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Arnold Press
- Start palms facing you at chin height
- Rotate palms forward as you press
- Reverse the rotation on the way down
Common mistakes
- Rushing rotation — smooth path reduces shoulder irritation
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is shoulders, with triceps also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press · Overhead Press (DB) · Push Press · Battle Rope Slam · Landmine Press · Half-Kneeling Landmine Press
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