Exercise technique

dumbbell cuban press

The dumbbell Cuban press is a shoulder exercise that combines external rotation and pressing to target the deltoids, triceps, and upper back. It is often used to improve shoulder strength and stability, as well as to promote healthy shoulder movement patterns.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with your palms facing down.
  2. Keeping your core engaged and your elbows slightly bent, press the dumbbells up and overhead until your arms are fully extended.
  3. Rotate your wrists so that your palms are facing forward.
  4. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position, rotating your wrists back to the starting position as you do so.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Triceps, Upper back.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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