Exercise guide
Seated dumbbell shoulder press
Works your front delts, with help from your side delts and triceps. Dumbbells. Beginner friendly.
The animated demo for this exercise is in the members’ area.
Main musclesfront delts
Helpersside delts and triceps
EquipmentDumbbells
LevelBeginner friendly
In your plan3 sets of 8-12 reps
Rest2 minutes
How to do it
- Sit on a bench set upright, back against the pad, a dumbbell at each shoulder.
- Brace your stomach and keep your feet planted.
- Press up until your arms are straight over your head.
- Lower for 2 seconds back to shoulder height.
In the members’ area
The animated demo, side and front views, the common mistakes to avoid, and a weight and rep target for every set, from your last session.
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