1 - Stand upright or sit on a bench with back support, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with a neutral grip (palms facing each other).
2 - Keep your feet shoulder-width apart, core braced, and back straight throughout the movement.
3 - Press both dumbbells simultaneously upward in a controlled motion, extending your arms fully overhead without locking out the elbows.
4 - At the top, the dumbbells should be directly above your shoulders with palms still facing each other.
5 - Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to shoulder height in a controlled manner, maintaining the neutral grip throughout.
6 - Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring consistent form and controlled breathing — exhale on the press, inhale on the descent.
