How to do a seated dumbbell shoulder press

Upper bodyDumbbellsBeginner

Press the dumbbells overhead from your shoulders — the main builder for strong, capable shoulders.

How to do it

1Start with the dumbbells at shoulder height
2Press straight up until your arms are almost locked
3Lower under control back to your shoulders

Common mistakes

×Arching your lower back to press
×Pressing the weights forward instead of straight up

Muscles worked

Shoulders Triceps

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