Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Muscle Groups: Shoulders
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press focuses on Shoulders, with Chest, Triceps, Traps working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press with proper form and technique.
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Sit on a bench with a backrest, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height.
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Position your palms facing forward, with your elbows bent and pointing slightly out to the sides.
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Press both dumbbells straight up overhead until your arms are fully extended, but do not lock your elbows.
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Slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position at shoulder height, maintaining control.
Secondary Muscles
While Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press primarily targets Shoulders , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Chest, Triceps, Traps . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
