Target Muscle

    Shoulders

    Equipment

    Dumbbell

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    Dumbbell Seated Alternate Press

    The dumbbell seated alternate press is a shoulder exercise performed while seated, pressing one dumbbell overhead at a time in an alternating fashion. This movement targets the deltoid muscles and also engages the tricep and chest as secondary muscles.

    Also Works

    TricepsChest

    How to Perform

    1. 1

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

    2. 2

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

    3. 3

      Press one dumbbell up overhead, fully extending your arm.

    4. 4

      Lower the dumbbell back down to shoulder height.

    5. 5

      Repeat with the other arm.

    6. 6

      Continue alternating arms 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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