Cuban Press

Improve shoulder health and posture with this dynamic dumbbell lift.

Track smarter shoulder training in FitnessTracker with the Cuban Press. This movement helps prevent injury while building stability and upper-body control.

Instructions

  1. Hold a dumbbell in each hand using an overhand grip. Stand tall.
  2. Raise your upper arms to shoulder height with forearms hanging down (scarecrow position).
  3. Rotate your arms upward, keeping elbows in place, until forearms are vertical.
  4. Press the dumbbells overhead to full extension.
  5. Reverse the movement: lower to scarecrow position, then return to start.
  6. Repeat for controlled, deliberate reps.