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Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (parallel Grip)

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Delts accessibility Shoulders
Triceps Upper Back

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Dumbbell

Category

strength

Mechanic

compound

Cal/min

6.1

Force

push

Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (parallel Grip) 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 Upper Back.

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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.

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