Dumbbell seated shoulder press (parallel grip)

Dumbbell seated shoulder press (parallel grip)

The dumbbell seated shoulder press (parallel grip) is a strength exercise targeting the deltoids, performed while seated with dumbbells held in a neutral grip. It also engages the triceps and upper back as secondary muscles.

The dumbbell seated shoulder press (parallel grip) is a strength exercise targeting the deltoids, performed while seated with dumbbells held in a neutral grip. It also engages the triceps and upper back as secondary muscles.

The dumbbell seated shoulder press (parallel grip) is a strength exercise targeting the deltoids, performed while seated with dumbbells held in a neutral grip. It also engages the triceps and upper back as secondary muscles.

How to Do the Dumbbell seated shoulder press (parallel grip)

How to Do the Dumbbell seated shoulder press (parallel grip)

How to Do the Dumbbell seated shoulder press (parallel grip)

Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inward. Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, elbows bent and palms facing forward. Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended overhead. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Delts

Delts

Secondary Muscles

triceps, upper back

Equipment

Dumbbell

Body Part

Shoulders

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