Target Muscle

    Shoulders

    Equipment

    Dumbbell

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    ShouldersDumbbell

    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.

    Also Works

    TricepsUpper Back

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.

    2. 2

      Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, 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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