Seated Dumbbell Press

Seated Dumbbell Press — Start position
Start position
Seated Dumbbell Press — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Dumbbell
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • shoulders
  • triceps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Grab a couple of dumbbells and sit on a military press bench or a utility bench that has a back support on it as you place the dumbbells upright on top of your thighs.

  2. Clean the dumbbells up one at a time by using your thighs to bring the dumbbells up to shoulder height at each side.

  3. Rotate the wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing forward. This is your starting position.

  4. As you exhale, push the dumbbells up until they touch at the top.

  5. After a second pause, slowly come down back to the starting position as you inhale.

  6. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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