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Circus Dumbbell Press

Equipment:Other
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Shoulders

Secondary

Forearms, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Traps, Triceps

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand over large circus dumbbell.

  2. 2

    Clean dumbbell to one shoulder using both hands initially, then releasing one.

  3. 3

    Position dumbbell head behind shoulder for balance.

  4. 4

    Dip slightly with knees.

  5. 5

    Drive explosively through legs, pressing dumbbell overhead.

  6. 6

    Lean slightly away from weight for leverage.

  7. 7

    Lock arm out fully.

  8. 8

    Lower dumbbell with control (often dropped onto pads). Repeat reps/switch sides.