Shoulders · Dumbbell · Beginner
How to do Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press
The dumbbell seated shoulder press is a strength exercise targeting the deltoid muscles of the shoulders. It is performed while seated, pressing dumbbells overhead to build shoulder and upper arm strength.
- Primary muscle
- Shoulders
- Also works
- Triceps and Upper back
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Shoulders
How to do Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press, step by step
- Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
- Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, palms facing forward.
- Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended overhead.
- Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your triceps and upper back.
Track Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press in SPLYT
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