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Dumbbell Cuban Press (Version 2)
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Dumbbell Cuban Press (Version 2) is a free weights exercise targeting Shoulders (Deltoids) using Dumbbells.
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How to perform it
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip. Let your arms hang straight down in front of your thighs.
- Raise your elbows to shoulder height, keeping your arms bent at a 90-degree angle, forming a "goalpost" position with your forearms perpendicular to your body.
- Rotate your shoulders to lift the dumbbells upward until your forearms are vertical.
- Press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended. Reverse the movement to return to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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