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Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (parallel Grip)

An exercise for the Shoulders - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partShoulders Target muscleDelts EquipmentDumbbell

Step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inward.
  2. Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, elbows bent and palms facing forward.
  3. Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended overhead.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Delts (primary)TricepsUpper Back

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