Dumbbell bench seated press
The dumbbell bench seated press is an effective exercise for targeting the deltoid muscles. It involves pressing dumbbells overhead while seated, engaging the shoulders, triceps, and upper chest.
At a glance
- Area
- Shoulders
- Main muscle
- Delts
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid arching.
- Press the dumbbells up in a controlled manner.
- Do not lock your elbows at the top of the movement.
- Keep your core engaged throughout the exercise.
What to watch out for
- Shoulder impingement
- Rotator cuff injuries
- Severe lower back pain
Also known as
Distensioni con manubri da seduto, seated dumbbell shoulder press, seated dumbbell press, shoulder press with dumbbells, seated shoulder press