Hammer Shoulder Press Exercise

This is a close-grip exercise for the shoulders using dumbbells and seated on an upright bench. I created an HD video to demonstrate how to do the hammer shoulder press exercise along with my text instructions because often times, I am not able to mention everything I want to say in my videos.

I like this exercise because it works the shoulders from a different angle. It’s always good to vary your workouts to hit your shoulder muscles from different angles. This exercise can also be using a cable pulley machine which provides constant resistance. I like to use both since it offers an added way to vary up my workouts.

Method of Performance

Choose a steady and upright bench. The Hammer Strength bench that I am using wobbles a little from side to side probably because of all the adjustable parts.
Bring two dumbbells over you head with your elbows bent at 90 degree angles.
Raise the dumbbells to up and over your head until your arms are almost fully extended while still maintaining a bend in your elbows.
As you are raising the dumbbells, make sure you are breathing out.
Lower the dumbbells until your elbows are very slightly below your shoulders.
Breathe in as you are lowering the dumbbells.
Do about 4 to 5 sets of 8 to 12 repetitions.
I like to do my first set as a warm-up and I prefer to use slightly lighter weights.

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Hammer Shoulder Press Exercise using close grip

Hammer Shoulder Press Exercise
using close grip