Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Seated Dumbbell Press, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Anterior deltoid |
| Also | Lateral deltoid, Triceps brachii |
Setup
Kick the dumbbells to the shoulders and keep the wrists stacked over the elbows.
How to do it well
- Sit with the back supported
- Press the dumbbells overhead
- Lower to about ear height
Common mistakes
- Overarching the back
- Clashing the dumbbells at the top
Free programs with Seated Dumbbell Press
- Gym Confidence: Free Weights (3 day)
- Twice a Week (full body)
- Full Body Express (3 day, 30 min)
- Upper / Lower Starter (4 day)
- Dumbbells Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Dumbbells Only: Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
Similar exercises
- Arnold Press
- Dumbbell Front Raise
- Standing Dumbbell Press
- Cable Front Raise
- Seated Barbell Overhead Press
- Seated Plate Loaded Shoulder Press
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.