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Visual demonstration of the Dumbbell Arnold Press Seated exercise

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Intermediate

Difficulty
Intermediate
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Shoulders
Secondary muscles
Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbells
Exercise guide

Dumbbell Arnold Press Seated

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Dumbbell Arnold Press Seated is a free weights exercise targeting Shoulders (Anterior Deltoids) using Dumbbells.

Step by step

How to perform it

  1. Sit on a bench with back support, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with your palms facing your body and your elbows bent. Your feet should be flat on the floor.
  2. Engage your shoulders and rotate your palms to face forward as you press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended.
  3. Reverse the motion by lowering the dumbbells back to shoulder height while rotating your palms to face your body again.
  4. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring a smooth and controlled motion throughout the exercise.
Dumbbell Arnold Press Seated

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