Dumbbell Shoulder Press vs Arm Walking Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Shoulder Press more often — 42,733 sessions vs 172. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Shoulder Press and Arm Walking Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Dumbbell Shoulder Press vs Arm Walking Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Shoulder Press more often — 42,733 sessions compared to 172 for Arm Walking Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell Shoulder Press and Arm Walking Push Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Dumbbell Shoulder Press and Arm Walking Push Up Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Shoulder Press | Arm Walking Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts, side delts, and triceps | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 42,733 sessions | 172 sessions |
How to Do Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Dumbbell Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please lift the dumbbells vertically.
- 2. Please lift them without bringing the dumbbells together, just as they are.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you feel pain in your shoulder or hear a 'clicking' sound, position your elbows in front of your body instead of at your sides.
- 2. If the pain continues, lower the dumbbell weight by about 20% or try substituting with a different shoulder exercise.
For a full Dumbbell Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Shoulder Press exercise guide.
How to Do Arm Walking Push Up
Arm Walking Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Bend your upper body and place your hands in front of your feet.
- 2. Use your arms to move until your body is in a straight line.
- 3. Do one push-up.
- 4. Use your arms to move back so that your hands are in front of your feet again.
- 5. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
For a full Arm Walking Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Arm Walking Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Dumbbell Shoulder Press or Arm Walking Push Up?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Shoulder Press more often — 42,733 sessions against 172 for Arm Walking Push Up. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Dumbbell Shoulder Press and Arm Walking Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Dumbbell Shoulder Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps, and Arm Walking Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Dumbbell Shoulder Press and Arm Walking Push Up need?
Dumbbell Shoulder Press needs a dumbbell, and Arm Walking Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Dumbbell Shoulder Press is the easier place to start. Move to Arm Walking Push Up once your form holds up.
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