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Dumbbell Seated Alternate Press

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Delts accessibility Shoulders
Triceps Chest

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Dumbbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

6.1

Force

push

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Press is a intermediate multi-joint compound pushing exercise targeting the Delts in the Shoulders region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Triceps and Chest.

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1

Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.

2

Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, with your elbows bent and palms facing forward.

3

Press one dumbbell up overhead, fully extending your arm.

4

Lower the dumbbell back down to shoulder height.

5

Repeat with the other arm.

6

Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.

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