- 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
- Knee each dumbbell up to shoulder height
![Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/seated-dumbbell-shoulder-press/icons/seated-dumbbell-shoulder-press-icon-128.png)
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
Instructions
![Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/seated-dumbbell-shoulder-press/howto/seated-dumbbell-shoulder-press-howto-1-800.jpg)
- Press the dumbbells up with your shoulders, together, until your arms are straight and they almost touch
![Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/seated-dumbbell-shoulder-press/howto/seated-dumbbell-shoulder-press-howto-2-800.jpg)
- Lower the dumbbells back down to shoulder height and repeat
![Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/seated-dumbbell-shoulder-press/howto/seated-dumbbell-shoulder-press-howto-1-800.jpg)