Seated Dumbbell Press Video & Instructions

Seated Dumbbell Press video exercise guide. On this page you'll learn how to do a Seated Dumbbell Press using the correct technique. Below you'll find the Seated Dumbbell Press video, pictures, exercise instructions, and tips on how to get the most out of the exercise. Click the play button below to start the video!

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Exercise Instructions:

The seated dumbbell press is one of the most popular mass builders for the shoulders! Setup for the exercise by getting an adjustable angle bench and setting the back to 90 degrees. Grasp a pair of dumbbells and sit down on the bench with the ends of the dumbbells on your thighs. Raise the dumbbells above your head and twist so that your palms are facing forward. Your back should be flat against the back rest and your feet firmly planted on the floor for stability. This is the starting position for the exercise. Keeping your eyes facing forwards, slowly lower the dumbbells to the sides of your shoulders. Once they are around shoulder height, contract the shoulder muscles and raise the dumbbells back to the starting position. Do not pause at the top of the movement, immediately begin lowering the dumbbells back down for the next rep. Repeat for desired reps.

Tips:

The seated dumbbell press is a solid mass building compound movement that can add serious mass when using heavy weights WITH correct form. Many lifters let the form go and add weight too quickly. This is likely to result in an injury and could hinder your shoulder gains. Always use the longest range of motion possible and control the dumbbells throughout the set.

More Dumbbells Shoulders Exercises:

  1. Standing Dumbbell Press
  2. One Arm Standing Dumbbell Press
  3. Alternate Standing Dumbbell Press
  4. Standing Palms In Dumbbell Press
  5. One Arm Standing Palms In Dumbbell Press
  6. Alternate One Arm Standing Palms In Dumbbell Press
  7. Standing Arnold Press
  8. Alternate Standing Arnold Press
  9. One Arm Standing Arnold Press
  10. Seated Dumbbell Press
  11. Alternate Seated Dumbbell Press
  12. One Arm Seated Dumbbell Press
  13. Seated Palms In Dumbbell Press
  14. Alternate Seated Palms In Dumbbell Press
  15. One Arm Seated Palms In Dumbbell Press
  16. Seated Arnold Press
  17. Alternate Seated Arnold Press
  18. One Arm Seated Arnold Press
  19. Standing Dumbbell Front Raise
  20. One Arm Standing Dumbbell Front Raise
  21. Alternate Standing Dumbbell Front Raise
  22. Seated Dumbbell Front Raise
  23. Alternate Seated Dumbbell Front Raise
  24. One Arm Seated Dumbbell Front Raise
  25. Dumbbell Front Raise On Incline Bench
  26. One Arm Dumbbell Front Raise On Incline Bench
  27. Dumbbell Lateral Raise
  28. Alternate Dumbbell Lateral Raise
  29. One Arm Dumbbell Lateral Raise
  30. Seated Dumbbell Lateral Raise
  31. Seated Alternate Dumbbell Lateral Raise
  32. Seated One Arm Dumbbell Lateral Raise
  33. Seated Bent Over Dumbbell Reverse Fly
  34. Alternate Seated Bent Over Dumbbell Reverse Fly
  35. One Arm Seated Bent Over Dumbbell Reverse Fly
  36. Bent Over Dumbbell Reverse Fly
  37. Alternate Bent Over Dumbbell Reverse Fly
  38. One Arm Bent Over Dumbbell Reverse Fly
  39. Dumbbell Reverse Fly On Incline Bench
  40. Alternate Dumbbell Reverse Fly On Incline Bench
  41. One Arm Dumbbell Reverse Fly On Incline Bench
  42. Lying Dumbbell Reverse Fly
  43. Alternate Lying Dumbbell Reverse Fly
  44. One Arm Lying Dumbbell Reverse Fly
  45. Dublin Press
  46. Standing Dublin Press

EXERCISE PROFILE

Primary Muscle(s):
Shoulders
Secondary Muscle(s):
Triceps
Mechanics:
Compound
Equipment:
Dumbbells

Excercise Pictures