Sitting Shoulder Press and Hip Abduction on a Padded Stool - How To, Muscles Worked & Form | WorkoutStack

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Sitting Shoulder Press and Hip Abduction on a Padded Stool

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Equipment

Plyo Box

This exercise combines a seated shoulder press with hip abduction. It primarily targets the deltoid muscles while also engaging the hip abductors for balance and stability. This movement is ideal for enhancing shoulder strength and improving hip mobility simultaneously.

How to do it

Sit on a padded stool with feet flat on the ground.
Hold dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing forward.
Press the dumbbells overhead until arms are fully extended.
Simultaneously, abduct your hips by keeping knees apart.
Lower the dumbbells back to starting position and repeat.

Muscles worked

Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral Gluteus Medius

Secondary Deltoid Posterior Gluteus Minimus Triceps Brachii