starting strength gym
Results 1 to 5 of 5

Thread: Dumbbell shoulder press - both shoulders at the same time or in turns?

  1. #1
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Seattle
    Posts
    186

    Default Dumbbell shoulder press - both shoulders at the same time or in turns?

    • starting strength seminar jume 2024
    • starting strength seminar august 2024
    • starting strength seminar october 2024
    All - I would like to supplement barbell shoulder press (which I do at the gym) with dumbbell work. I have bought the Rogue loadable dumbbells for this purpose. My question is: should I aim to work the shoulders both at the same time (so, two dumbbells), or can I work alternatively (one set on the L shoulder, then one set on the right, rest, repeat). What are the issues to keep in mind?

    (Reason for asking the question: I would need to buy more small plates if I were to use 2 dumbbells at the same time. I'm OK with that if it's necessary but it's worth asking first...)

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Feb 2015
    Posts
    300

    Default

    You can really do it either way. Its assistance work, so you're really just getting the volume in. I've done alternating in the past due to having only one loadable handle and no other dumbbells.

    Alternating sides will require more lateral stabilization of the trunk due to the asymmetrical loading.
    Last edited by Ben Patterson; 10-07-2017 at 08:50 AM.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Apr 2012
    Location
    Garage Gym
    Posts
    8,797

    Default

    I actually prefer One Arm Presses as a main lift, but KettleBells are my tool of choice.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    May 2011
    Location
    Seattle
    Posts
    186

    Default

    Thank you guys. That means I don't need to buy more plates (for a while...) :-)

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Mar 2010
    Location
    Rhode Island
    Posts
    605

    Default

    I like one arm for the oblique work it provides. Not huge of course, but an angle most of us don't work very much.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •