Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (Parallel Grip)
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The dumbbell seated shoulder press with a parallel grip is an effective exercise for building strength and muscle mass in the shoulders. It targets the deltoid muscles and engages the triceps as stabilizers during the lift.
How to do it
- Sit on a Bench with back support, holding a Dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with palms facing each other.
- Engage your core and keep your back flat against the Bench.
- Press the Dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended overhead.
- Slowly lower the Dumbbells back to the starting position at shoulder height.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining control throughout.
Muscles worked
Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral
Secondary Deltoid Posterior Serratus Anterior Triceps Brachii
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