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Dumbbell Seated Alternate Press

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Equipment

Dumbbells
Dumbbells
Bench
Bench

The Dumbbell Seated Alternate Press focuses on developing shoulder strength with an emphasis on unilateral stability. This exercise targets the deltoids and helps enhance muscular balance and coordination in the upper body.

How to do it

  1. Sit on a bench with back support, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height.
  2. Keep your back straight and core engaged.
  3. Press one dumbbell overhead, extending your elbow fully.
  4. Lower the dumbbell back to shoulder height as you press the opposite side.
  5. Continue alternating sides in a controlled manner.

Muscles worked

Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral

Secondary Trapezius Upper Fibers Triceps Brachii

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