Dumbbell Cuban Press
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The Dumbbell Cuban Press is an exercise that targets shoulder stability and strength. It involves a complex movement combining a rotation and press to engage the rotator cuff and deltoids, which helps improve shoulder health and flexibility.
How to do it
- Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding dumbbells at your sides.
- Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height with elbows bent, palms facing down.
- Externally rotate your shoulders to bring the dumbbells to an upright position.
- Press the dumbbells overhead until arms are fully extended.
- Reverse the motion to return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Anterior
Secondary Deltoid Lateral Deltoid Posterior Infraspinatus Teres Major Teres Minor Trapezius Middle Fibers Trapezius Upper Fibers
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