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If your shoulders bark when you press, dumbbell overhead press can be the fix that keeps you training hard.
Barbells lock both shoulders into one path. That is great for load, but not always great for joints. Dumbbells let each arm find its natural groove, encourage proper scapular upward rotation, and teach you to brace from the ribs down. The result is solid overhead strength that carries over to your bench and to any hard upper body day.
Why should powerlifters care? Stronger triceps, better upper back control, and improved scapular mechanics help your bench touch point and lockout. Dumbbells also expose left to right imbalances, so you can fix the weak link before it shows up under a max single.
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