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Dumbbell Military Press

Purpose of this exercise: TO DEVELOP THE DELTOIDS, THE TRAPEZIUS AND THE TRICEPS.

This exercise is also known as the Shoulder Press and can be done standing or seated, with dumbbells, barbells or on a shoulder-press machine. This exercise should be done through the fullest range of motion possible.

Video Clip

	A Denver Broncos player steps you through the correct way to do Dumbbell Military Press.
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Technique

1.	Sit on a bench that has a vertical upper back support.
2.	Position the dumbbells at shoulder height, elbows out to the sides with the palms facing forward.
3.	Push the dumbbells upwards to arms length in a smooth manner
4.	Lower the dumbbells with the control until they are at shoulder height.
5.	Do not hyperextend the lower back when the dumbbells are overhead.

CAUTIONS!!

• Do not lift your head up.
• Never exercise without a competent spotter.
• Always bring the dumbbells down in a slow and controlled manner.
• Always put dumbbells away on the rack. Never place them on the bench.

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