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Shoulders · Intermediate

Dumbbell Seated Overhead Press

Pressing variation for upper-body strength and bracing with dumbbell.

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Dumbbell Seated Overhead Press demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ShouldersTriceps

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Sit against the backrest of a bench with a dumbbell at each shoulder, feet planted, and wrists stacked over elbows.
  2. 02Brace your trunk and keep your ribs controlled against the support.
  3. 03Press both dumbbells overhead until your elbows straighten and the weights finish above your shoulders.
  4. 04Keep your head neutral and avoid arching your lower back or shrugging excessively.
  5. 05Lower the dumbbells to shoulder height under control and reset before repeating.

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