Dumbbell Bench Seated Press
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The seated dumbbell shoulder press is an effective exercise to build strength and mass in the shoulders, focusing on the deltoid muscles. Performing this exercise while seated can help stabilize the back, allowing for more controlled movements and reducing the risk of injury.
How to do it
- Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet planted firmly on the ground.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with elbows bent.
- Press the dumbbells overhead, extending your arms fully without locking the elbows.
- Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral
Secondary Serratus Anterior Trapezius Upper Fibers Triceps Brachii
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