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🤸 Shoulders Intermediate

Arnold Press

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4
Sets
12
Reps
Dumbbell
Equipment
6.80
Cal/min

🎯 Muscles Worked

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Primary
shoulders
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Secondary
triceps

📋 How To Perform Arnold Press

1
Sit holding dumbbells at shoulder height, palms facing your body.
2
Press up while rotating your palms to face forward at the top.
3
Lock out overhead with palms facing away from you.
4
Reverse the rotation as you lower back to the start.
5
This combined press-and-rotate hits all three deltoid heads.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Arnold Press work?
Arnold Press primarily targets the shoulders, with the triceps working as secondary muscles.
How many sets and reps of Arnold Press should I do?
A typical starting point is 4 sets of 12 reps, adjusted based on your goal and experience level.
What equipment do I need for Arnold Press?
Arnold Press requires a dumbbell.

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