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Popularized by Arnold Schwarzenegger, this exercise combines a dumbbell curl and press in one fluid motion. It challenges shoulder stability and promotes balanced strength.
Instructions
- Sit with your back supported, holding two dumbbells in front of your shoulders with palms facing you.
- As you press the weights overhead, rotate your wrists so your palms face forward at the top.
- Pause at the top, then lower the weights while rotating your palms back toward your torso.
Related Muscle Groups
- Shoulders
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