Split Alternating Dumbbell Press

The pressing path follows a slight J-shape, moving up and outward rather than straight overhead. The non-pressing arm remains in the rack position while the other arm performs the press. The two arms alternate back and forth throughout the exercise. The exercise uses a step or elevated surface to position one leg forward while the arms alternate pressing one at a time. The split alternating dumbbell press is a shoulder pressing variation that also challenges single-leg balance.