Press Arnold

BeginnerUpdated 27/02/2026

Position

Press Arnold

Muscle map

Press Arnold

Starting position

4

How to perform it

Press the load overhead without over-arching the lower back. Lower under control to the point where the shoulders and torso remain stable. Prioritize control over speed. Maintain useful tension through the range and deliberately reset the starting position before the next repetition.

Muscles worked

shoulderstricepsforearms

Tips

Do not turn the final repetitions into fast or partial movements. Aim to load shoulders, triceps and forearms without sacrificing position; at beginner level, progress control first and then add load, repetitions or complexity.

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