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dumbbell seated shoulder press
dumbbell seated 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, resting on your thighs.
Step 2. Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, 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.
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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