Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Dumbbell Standing Around the World.
Around the World is a standing shoulder exercise where dumbbells are swept in a wide circular arc from the front of the body, out to the sides, and overhead, then back again. The continuous circular motion challenges the deltoids through multiple planes and improves shoulder stability and mobility.
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The Dumbbell Standing Around the World is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.