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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Shoulders

Equipment Required

Dumbbells

Experience Level

Beginner

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Triceps, Trapezius

Exercise Description

The seated dumbbell press builds strong shoulders and improves upper body power. It targets your deltoids while keeping your core stable and back supported.

How To

1. Sit on a bench with back support, holding dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing forward. 2. Keep your core tight and feet flat on the floor for the seated dumbbell press starting position. 3. Press both dumbbells straight up overhead until your arms are fully extended. 4. Lower the weights back to shoulder level with control during your seated dumbbell press. 5. Repeat for your target reps, keeping steady form throughout each rep.

Form Tips

• Keep your back pressed against the bench throughout the entire seated dumbbell press movement. • Press the weights up and slightly back, not straight up, for better shoulder alignment. • Don't let the dumbbells drift too far apart during the seated dumbbell press. • Breathe out as you press up, breathe in as you lower the weights down.

Common Mistakes

• Arching your back off the bench during the seated dumbbell press puts stress on your spine. • Pressing the weights too far forward instead of up and back can hurt your shoulders. • Lowering the dumbbells too far below shoulder level during seated dumbbell press can cause injury.

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