Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has invented the Arnold Dumbbell press (also known as Rotational Shoulder Press). Otherwise, it would have been known as Bush Press or Clinton Press. It is a compound exercise with wide range of motion. Main muscle worked are shoulders (front and side deltoid muscles). Triceps are involved too.
Steps:
- For beginner, I suggest you to do Arnold Press sitting with back upright supported by the bench.
- Hold two dumbbells in front of you at about upper chest level with your palms facing your body at the beginning of the lift.
- As you press the weight overhead, slowly turn the dumbbells so your palms are facing away from your body.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells and simultaneously rotate your palms back toward your body to the original starting position.
- Do 2 to 3 sets with 8 to 12 repetitions each set.
Tips:
- Start out with a light weight when first attempting this exercise, until your muscles get used to the movements.
- Do not arch your back.
- Do not have to lock your arms overhead.
- Once you have mastered the skill, you can try doing Arnold Dumbbell Press while you are standing.
- In case you need spotter’s assistance, spotting can be done behind you either by holding on to your wrists or elbows.
In short, an excellent to have shoulders like Mr Terminator.
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Tom Parker // Mar 29, 2009 at 7:38 AM
Good post. This is one of my favourite resistance training exercises. It’s a lot tougher than regular shoulder presses but really does the job.
Ria Osorio // Mar 29, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Hey, I now know what that exercise is called! Thanks for the post. :) Been doing those Arnold Schwarzenegger presses for around a month now, since my trainer included it in my routine.
fitnessfabulous // Mar 29, 2009 at 4:03 PM
i see everyone do this in the gym, alot! didn’t know it was from Arnie!
Jonz // Mar 30, 2009 at 8:25 AM
Fab workout really. Used to include it in my routine a year ago, it really blast those shoulders. I’ll most likely to change my routines a little and include this, thx for remindin me of a great workout.
jack // Mar 30, 2009 at 3:29 PM
These exercise will build your strong muscle!
joy // Mar 31, 2009 at 5:28 AM
Hi Mun thanks for the post,nice one. In my case i seem to have bigger anterior and lateral deltoids ,im aiming for a more rounded shoulder(which looks rather nice )any exercise suggestions that would make my posterior detls pop a bit faster? thanks ,Godspeed…
andrea // Apr 13, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Good article, I love arnold press and it’s the best exercices for schoulders