Target Muscle

    Shoulders

    Equipment

    Dumbbell

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    ShouldersDumbbell

    Dumbbell Neutral Grip Seated Shoulder Press

    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 tricep and upper back as secondary muscles.

    Also Works

    TricepsUpper Back

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inward.

    2. 2

      Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, elbows bent and palms facing forward.

    3. 3

      Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended overhead.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • •Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • •Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • •Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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