Devil Press
Dumbbells
A full-body conditioning movement combining a burpee-style floor transition with a powerful dumbbell drive overhead.
Level
Advanced
Equipment
Dumbbell
Focus
Glutes · Quads · Hamstrings · Shoulders · Chest · Core
Exercise Demonstration
Visual demo
Demonstration videos focus on movement quality. Use the cues below for additional guidance.
Key Cues
Do it well.
Keep the dumbbells close to your body.
Brace before driving the weights overhead.
Use your hips to create power.
Land and transition under control.
Common Mistakes
Watch for this.
Trying to press the dumbbells overhead using only the arms.
Losing core tension during the floor transition.
Rushing the movement before the setup is stable.
Exercise Family
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Different setup.
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