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Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Builds the shoulders.

StrengthDumbbellControlledAll dumbbell exercisesAll shoulders exercises

What it works

Shoulders

How to do it

  1. 1Sit with back supported, dumbbells at ear height and palms forward.
  2. 2Press up and slightly together without clashing them, then lower under control until the elbows are just below shoulder height.
  3. 3Dumbbells let the shoulders move naturally, so this is usually kinder than a bar if pressing bothers you.

Watch a form guide for the seated dumbbell shoulder press

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