DB Half-Kneeling Press

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Also works

Triceps, Core

Pattern

Vertical Push

Equipment

Dumbbell

Level

Intermediate

Coaching cues

One knee down, opposite foot forward in a 90/90 stance. Press one dumbbell strict overhead — no lean back, no leg push from the front foot. The half-kneeling base removes most of the body's ability to cheat with leg drive, so the shoulders do the work. Switch sides each set.

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