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How to do Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (Parallel Grip)

The dumbbell seated shoulder press (parallel grip) is a strength exercise targeting the deltoids, performed while seated with dumbbells held in a neutral grip. It also engages the triceps and upper back as secondary muscles.

Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (Parallel Grip) demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Triceps and Upper back
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Category
Shoulders

How to do Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (Parallel Grip), step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inward.
  2. Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, elbows bent and palms facing forward.
  3. Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended overhead.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (Parallel Grip) works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your triceps and upper back.

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Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (Parallel Grip) is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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