Arnold Press (standing)
This exercise is performed exactly like Arnold Press (seated) except that it will be highly important on the standing version for you to maneuver the hips somewhat during this movement to keep them centered under the weight throughout the entire exercise.
At the bottom of the movement, the hips should be slightly forward (just like the dumbbells at this point) and then as you press the weights up overhead and rotate the dumbbells and the shoulder become more fully extended the dumbbells will move slightly backward over the shoulder girdle. As this occurs it is crucial that your hips move back as well in order to stay under the weight and provide a stable base.
In order for your hips to provide an effectively stable base you must make sure to keep you core (abdominal area) braced tightly and keep your legs strong and tightly flexed as well. This provide you with a strong base to press from with stability.
Because of the core stability factor, the stabilizing of separate weights (two dumbbells), and the full rotation of the shoulders through their complete range of motion in this exercise it has the ability to contribute greatly to your bodyweight strength potential and is an excellent tool as you progress and aim to eventually master the higher level difficult bodyweight strength exercises such as the Handstand Pushup and the One-arm Pushup.
Disclaimer - We do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified bodyweight strength professional present with you. This detailed exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your physician before attempting any strength training program or attempting this exercise or any of the other exercises on www.getrealstrength.com
At the bottom of the movement, the hips should be slightly forward (just like the dumbbells at this point) and then as you press the weights up overhead and rotate the dumbbells and the shoulder become more fully extended the dumbbells will move slightly backward over the shoulder girdle. As this occurs it is crucial that your hips move back as well in order to stay under the weight and provide a stable base.
In order for your hips to provide an effectively stable base you must make sure to keep you core (abdominal area) braced tightly and keep your legs strong and tightly flexed as well. This provide you with a strong base to press from with stability.
Because of the core stability factor, the stabilizing of separate weights (two dumbbells), and the full rotation of the shoulders through their complete range of motion in this exercise it has the ability to contribute greatly to your bodyweight strength potential and is an excellent tool as you progress and aim to eventually master the higher level difficult bodyweight strength exercises such as the Handstand Pushup and the One-arm Pushup.
Disclaimer - We do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified bodyweight strength professional present with you. This detailed exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your physician before attempting any strength training program or attempting this exercise or any of the other exercises on www.getrealstrength.com