Dumbbell seated shoulder press
The dumbbell seated shoulder press is a compound exercise targeting the deltoid muscles. It involves pressing dumbbells overhead while seated, engaging the shoulders, triceps, and upper back.
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 press, seated shoulder press, shoulder press with dumbbells, shoulder workout, deltoid exercise