Dumbbell Seated Alternate Shoulder Press

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Shoulder Press demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on a bench with back support, holding a dumbbell in each hand
  • 2Lift each dumbbell to shoulder level, palms should face forward
  • 3Raise one dumbbell until it's above your head and your arm is fully extended
  • 4Slowly lower the dumbbell back to shoulder level
  • 5Repeat with the other arm

Tips:

  • Keep your back against the bench during the entire exercise
  • Do not lock your elbow at the top of the movement
  • Exhale when lifting the weights and inhale when lowering them
  • Keep your abdomen braced throughout the exercise to provide extra core stability.

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Shoulder Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs