Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press How To

Why do it?

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press works each shoulder/arm in isolation which helps address imbalances. You can also support your back using a bench, reducing the risk of injury and preventing cheating using bad form.

Form Check

Almost vertical backrest No curve in back Stable footing Arms move together
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Instructions

  1. Begin with two dumbbells by the side of a bench set with a vertical back Lift the two dumbbells and sit back on the bench
  2. Knee each dumbbell up to shoulder height
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
  1. Press the dumbbells up with your shoulders, together, until your arms are straight and they almost touch
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  1. Lower the dumbbells back down to shoulder height and repeat
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press

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