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Exercises / Devil press

Devil press GIF

Figure

Male figure; the female figure follows.

Muscles
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Worked muscles

  • ChestMusculus pectoralis major
  • ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
  • Front shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars clavicularis
  • TricepsMusculus triceps brachii
  • GlutesMusculus gluteus maximus
Equipment
Dumbbells
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 4.73 seconds

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a devil press

  1. Place dumbbells on the ground and jump or step back into a plank position with hands gripping the dumbbell handles
  2. Perform a push-up while maintaining grip on the dumbbells, keeping core engaged
  3. Jump or step feet back toward the dumbbells, landing in a low squat position
  4. Explosively stand up while lifting the dumbbells from the ground to overhead in one smooth motion
  5. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control
  6. Repeat the entire sequence for the prescribed number of repetitions

Form tips

  • Keep your core tight throughout the entire movement to protect your lower back
  • Use your hips and legs to generate power for the overhead lift portion, not just your arms
  • Maintain proper grip on the dumbbells throughout all phases of the movement
  • Land softly when jumping back and forth to reduce impact on joints
  • Start with lighter weight to master the complex movement pattern before progressing

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