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Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press demonstration

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Strength / Dumbbell

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press

A seated pressing movement for the shoulders using dumbbells.

Equipment

Dumbbell

Experience

intermediate

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Triceps · Traps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Sit on a bench with back support, holding dumbbells at shoulder height.

  2. 02

    Press the dumbbells overhead until arms are fully extended.

  3. 03

    Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder level.

  4. 04

    Repeat.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.