Alternating Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press
Build shoulder strength & stability! This seated dumbbell press isolates each arm for balanced development. Perfect your form!
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Sit on an upright bench with back support and hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, with palms facing forward and elbows bent.
2. Brace your core and keep your back straight and steady against the bench.
3. Press one dumbbell straight up until your elbow is almost fully extended, but don't lock your elbow.
4. Lower the dumbbell back to the starting position in a controlled movement while maintaining the same posture.
5. Repeat the movement with your other arm.
6. Alternate between pressing each dumbbell up, one arm at a time.
7. Continue to alternate arms for the desired number of repetitions.
8. Make sure to breathe out during the pressing phase and breathe in during the lowering phase.
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