Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press primarily works the shoulders and triceps. It is categorized as a push movement and uses Dumbbell.
- Primary muscles
- shoulders and triceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- push
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
- Sit tall, dumbbells at shoulder height
- Press up and slightly in — biceps by ears at top
- Lower under control to rack position
Common mistakes
- Excessive lean back — lighten load and stay vertical
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is shoulders, with triceps also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
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