Demo & instructions
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Also known as: Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Seated Dumbbell Press, Dumbbell Overhead Press
Instructions
Sitting against an upright bench, you press a dumbbell in each hand overhead. The back support lets your shoulders do the work while each arm carries its own share.
- Movement
- Vertical push
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 5–15 reps
Setup
- 1Set the bench back upright or one notch short of it, and sit with a dumbbell on each thigh.
- 2Bring the weights up to shoulder height, one at a time if needed, using your knees to help.
- 3Rest your back against the pad, plant your feet, and hold the dumbbells just outside your shoulders with palms facing forward.
Execution
- 1Press both dumbbells up until your arms are straight and the weights are over your shoulders.
- 2
Target
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Muscles worked
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Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
