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Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press
Muscles involved
The dumbbell seated shoulder press builds the delts with your back supported. It is a staple for shoulder size.
How to do it
- Sit on a bench with a vertical backrest, holding dumbbells at shoulder height.
- Keep your elbows to the sides and your palms facing forward.
- Exhale and press the dumbbells directly upward over your head.
- Lower in a controlled manner to the starting position, keeping your chest extended.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your elbows slightly in front of your torso in the starting position, not directly to the sides. - Do not excessively arch your back when pushing; keep your ribs down. - Lower the dumbbells to where you can keep your shoulders stable, without letting them go forward.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press: which muscles does it work?
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press mainly works: Shoulders. It also involves: Anterior deltoid, Lateral deltoid, Pectoralis major clavicular head, Serratus anterior.
What is Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press good for?
The dumbbell seated shoulder press builds the delts with your back supported. It is a staple for shoulder size.
How do you do Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press with proper form?
- Keep your elbows slightly in front of your torso in the starting position, not directly to the sides. - Do not excessively arch your back when pushing; keep your ribs down.
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