Abs Exercises

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Skill Level Beginner
Type Strength Training
Equipment Bench, Dumbbells
Body parts Abs, Chest, Lats, Shoulders, Triceps

This exercise increases strength in the shoulders while creating balance on both sides of the body. The seated position isolates the shoulders by restricting the use of other muscles to assist with the movement.

Instructions

Sit on a bench with an upright back support. Grab a pair of dumbbells and place them on your knees.
Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders.
Gripping the dumbbells firmly, press them overhead until your elbows are completely locked out. Pause, and then slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.

Trainer’s Tips

Avoid lowering the dumbbells too far. Once they have reached your collarbone, press them back overhead.

Advanced variations

Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Single-arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Barbell Shoulder Press
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Single-arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press
Swiss Ball Dumbbell Shoulder Press