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Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (parallel-Grip)

Expert Advice

Engage your core and maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement to support the overhead press and protect your lower back.

How-to-do Steps

  1. Sit on a bench with back support and hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with palms facing each other.
  2. Press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended, exhaling as you lift.
  3. Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower the weights back to shoulder height while inhaling.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Details

Primary
Shoulders
Shoulders70%
Secondary
Triceps
Triceps30%
70%Shoulders30%Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength

Alternatives

Dumbbell Bent-Over Row
Dumbbell Standing Lateral Raise
Dumbbell Standing Overhead Press
Dumbbell Arnold Press
Dumbbell Bent-Over Row on Bench
Cable Seated Row
Lever Seated Row
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press
Barbell Bent-Over Row
Lever Seated Shoulder Press