db shoulder press: alternating or same time?

[spesmilitis]

For db shoulder press, what are the advatages/disadvantages or bringing both db's at the same time opposed bringing one up at a time and alternating?

 

[Hockey Playa]

same time..

 

[cuzza]

I'd say doing them at the same time means you get through your set quicker and I'd say technique-wise it's easier.

 

[Throttle]

unless you're careful with alternating sets, it's much easier to 'swing' the weight, which is a definite no-no (of course you know this, spes, but it bears repeating for others).

simultaneous also encourages you to the exact same movement for both arms, which is the best way to promote symmetry & balance.

 

[md3sign]

Same time. 1 at a time is pointless - takes longer and you get no benefit.

 

[manuva]

The benefit to doing one at a time is to develop core strength and balance. Because pressing one weight at a time will put you off balance, your core needs to work hard to counteract.

You can make this even harder by sitting, kneeling or even standing on a Swiss ball (fit ball) while you do it. It's great for enhancing core strength and balance, however you'll see far better shoulder strength gains by doing both arms simultaneously.