Do not lean from side to side. Inhale up, exhale down. Can also be done seated. Sit at end of bench, feet firmly on floor. Keep elbows out, thumbs facing in.
Press dumbbells to arms' length overhead.
Lower weights to starting position. Inhale at start of press, exhale at finish. Hold dumbbells, palms facing, arms hanging down. Keep elbows locked, arms straight. Raise dumbbells in semicircular motion to shoulder height, in line with ears at top of lift.