Seated Dumbbell Press
The Seated Dumbbell Press is a beginner dumbbell exercise that works the Shoulders. Follow the steps below.
Target musclesShoulders
EquipmentDumbbell
LevelBeginner
How to do the Seated Dumbbell Press
- Grab a couple of dumbbells and sit on a military press bench or a utility bench that has a back support on it as you place the dumbbells upright on top of your thighs.Clean the dumbbells up one at a time by using your thighs to bring the dumbbells up to shoulder height at each side.Rotate the wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing forward.
- This is your starting position.As you exhale, push the dumbbells up until they touch at the top.After a second pause, slowly come down back to the starting position as you inhale.Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Recommended sets & reps
| Set | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 12 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 2 | 10 reps | 30s rest |
| Set 3 | 8 reps | 30s rest |
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