Dumbbell Squeeze Press Drop

Exercise Overview

The dumbbell squeeze press drop is an exercise that is used to strengthen the shoulder adductors and flexors. Start by holding two dumbbells or weight plates between both of your hands with open palms. Press inwards with both of your hands to have the weights maintain contact with each other. Starting with both hands close to your chest at roughly shoulder height, extend both hands forwards. Hold the elbow extended position for up to 2 second before returning the weights back towards your chest.

Muscles Involved

coracobrachialisbiceps brachii (long head of biceps)anterior deltoid

Related Conditions

biceps pulley irritationcoracobrachialis tendinitislong head of biceps instabilityshoulder impingementrotator cuff tendinitisanterior deltoid strain

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