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The Dumbbell Curl to Shoulder Press Exercise
The dumbbell curl to shoulder press exercise is very similar to the squat, curl and press exercise with one exception, there is no squatting motion. The dumbbell curl to shoulder press exercise is a great combination exercise that combines the traditional dumbbell curl with the dumbbell shoulder press.
This is a two in one exercise that will allow you to increase your training intensity while exercising your entire upper torso including your biceps (front of your upper arms), triceps (backs of your upper arms), shoulders (front and sides) and upper chest. This is great exercise to help strengthen and develop those area as well as improve your fat burning results!
Dumbbell curl to shoulder press exercise - Start position
Dumbbell curl to shoulder press exercise - Curl position
Dumbbell curl to shoulder press exercise - Starting shoulder press position
Dumbbell curl to shoulder press exercise - Arms extended upwards position
Position for the dumbbell curl to shoulder press exercise
Grab a pair of dumbbells off the floor and stand straight up with the dumbbells at your sides. Retract your shoulders back and down, puff your chest out and straighten your back. Keep your head level and eyes straight ahead. Your feet should be at shoulder width apart.
How to perform the dumbbell curl to shoulder press exercise
Turn your hands so that your palms are facing forward and upward. Curl the weight up to your shoulders and pause for a second. Turn your palms so that your palms are facing forward. Press the weight upwards until your arms are extended and pause for a second or two. Allow the weight to descend back to the shoulder press position. Pause for a second and turn your palms so that they are facing you. In a reverse curling fashion, allow the weight to descend back to the start position. Repeat as needed.
Breathing
Breathe in
as you curl the dumbbells upwards and breathe out as they are at shoulder
level. Breathe in as you press the dumbbells upwards and breathe out as you
extend your arms upwards.
Important points for the dumbbell curl
to shoulder press exercise
· Keep your shoulders back and down throughout the entire movement. To do this, keep your shoulder blades retracted which will keep your shoulders back and down. Don’t allow your back to round or hunch.
· Keep your head level and look straight ahead. Pick a spot on the wall (that’s level with your eye line) and stare at it though out the entire movement. This will keep your body level and stable.
· It may take a few tries to get the hand of it so try it first without any dumbbells. Watch the video below and take a few practice tries. Once you feel comfortable, try it with the dumbbells.
Video for the dumbbell curl to shoulder press exercise
Related Exercises:
Dumbbell Shoulder Lateral Raise Exercise
Dumbbell Squat, Curl to Shoulder Press Exercise
Dumbbell Shoulder Front Raise Exercise
Over his 30 plus years of experience, Blake Bissaillion has worked with nationally ranked body builders, power lifters and fitness professionals. In this time he has picked up volumes of applied knowledge that he openly shares with his clients. Mr. Bissaillion’s objective is to help as many beginners to weight training and fitness to achieve their weight loss and fitness goals while getting into their best possible shape. Mr. Bissaillion owns and operates Belly Be Gone, a fitness company that offers fitness and nutritional guidance and products.