Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | 2 dumbbells |
Additional Equipment | flat bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Grasp dumbbells and sit upright on incline bench with back against back pad. Hold dumbbells besides head. Keep upper arms perpendiular to torso and let let elbows point down.Execution
Press dumbbells up over head. Keep arms slightly flexed. Return until hands are besides head. Repeat.Variations / Comments
Place feet underneath knees and avoid hollow back.![Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Seated | Starting Position Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Seated Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/78/878.jpg)
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![Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Seated | Ending Position Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Seated Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/79/879.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Deltoid, Anterior |
Synergist | Deltoid, Lateral | Supraspinatus | Trapezius, Middle | Trapezius, Lower | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Triceps Brachii | Serratus Anterior |
Stabilizers | Biceps Brachii | Trapezius, Upper |
![Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Seated | Muscles Front Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Seated Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/97/497.jpg)
Front
![Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Seated | Muscles Rear Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Seated Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/98/498.jpg)
Rear
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