Overhead Dumbbell Press (standing)
The Overhead Dumbbell Press performed in a standing position is an excellent exercise for increasing bodyweight strength even well before someone has reach the point at which they can perform the classic bodyweight strength lift for vertical pressing strength (the Handstand Pushup) because this exercise incorporates the important factors such as stabilizing the body while press a weight overhead and it also incorporates the stability factor of pressing two separate objects at once (two dumbbells rather than one barbell).
On top of this it also allows for a very complete range of motion for the shoulder joints because dumbbells allow for freer movement of each arm than a barbell does. This exercise is performed exactly like Overhead Dumbbell Press (seated) except that because it is a standing version of the exercise it is important to keep the hips centered under the weight throughout the exercise as you would do on any other standing overhead press such as the Military Press (barbell) or Military Press (kettlebell).
When the dumbbells are at the shoulder level at the bottom of the exercise it is important for the hips to be forward somewhat with the core and the legs strongly flexed stabilizing the body firmly and as you press the dumbbells up overhead and extend the shoulders fully the weights should shift back slightly in order to achieve the full extension of the shoulder joints and as this occurs it is important that the hips shift back as well to stabilize the spine. Make sure to keep the core and the legs flexed and tight throughout this entire movement.
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
On top of this it also allows for a very complete range of motion for the shoulder joints because dumbbells allow for freer movement of each arm than a barbell does. This exercise is performed exactly like Overhead Dumbbell Press (seated) except that because it is a standing version of the exercise it is important to keep the hips centered under the weight throughout the exercise as you would do on any other standing overhead press such as the Military Press (barbell) or Military Press (kettlebell).
When the dumbbells are at the shoulder level at the bottom of the exercise it is important for the hips to be forward somewhat with the core and the legs strongly flexed stabilizing the body firmly and as you press the dumbbells up overhead and extend the shoulders fully the weights should shift back slightly in order to achieve the full extension of the shoulder joints and as this occurs it is important that the hips shift back as well to stabilize the spine. Make sure to keep the core and the legs flexed and tight throughout this entire movement.
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