Seated Dumbbell Press Exercise

Exercise Details

Category

Strength

Level

Beginner

Equipment

Dumbbell

Force

Push

Mechanic

Compound

Primary muscles

Shoulders

Secondary muscles

Triceps

How to Do Seated Dumbbell Press

1. 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.
2. Clean the dumbbells up one at a time by using your thighs to bring the dumbbells up to shoulder height at each side.
3. Rotate the wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing forward. This is your starting position.
4. As you exhale, push the dumbbells up until they touch at the top.
5. After a second pause, slowly come down back to the starting position as you inhale.
6. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.