Single Arm Dumbbell Press primarily works the chest, shoulders, and triceps. It is categorized as a push movement and uses Dumbbell.
- Primary muscles
- chest and shoulders
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- push
- Catalog difficulty
- 3 of 5
How to do Single Arm Dumbbell Press
- Set the shoulder blades and keep the wrists over the elbows
- Press smoothly without bouncing out of the bottom
- Control the return through a comfortable range
Common mistakes
- Letting shoulders roll forward at the bottom
- Using a range or load that forces the elbows and wrists out of alignment
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is chest, with shoulders and triceps also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Machine Chest Press
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.
Machine Chest Press · Machine Chest Press · Dumbbell Bench Press · Push-Up · Incline Push-Up · Band Chest Press
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