Exercise library / Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Compound · Vertical push
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press is a compound overhead press movement for the shoulders. Keep your trunk braced, press overhead without shrugging early, and finish each rep at a complete lockout. Your triceps assist throughout the movement.
Primary muscles
Shoulders
Secondary muscles
Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement pattern
Vertical push
Type
Compound (multi-joint)
Substitutions
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Barbell Overhead Press
Same vertical push pattern · also trains the shoulders.
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Arnold Press
Same vertical push pattern · also trains the shoulders.
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Machine Shoulder Press
Same vertical push pattern · also trains the shoulders.
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