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dumbbell seated neutral-grip shoulder press

dumbbell seated neutral-grip shoulder press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inward

Step 2. Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, elbows bent and palms facing forward

Step 3. Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended overhead

Step 4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height

Step 5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

delts

Secondary muscles

tricepsupper back

Primary body parts

shoulders

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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