
Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
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Grab a couple of dumbbells and sit on a military press bench or a utility bench that has a back support on it as you place the dumbbells upright on top of your thighs.
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Clean the dumbbells up one at a time by using your thighs to bring the dumbbells up to shoulder height at each side.
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Rotate the wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing forward. This is your starting position.
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As you exhale, push the dumbbells up until they touch at the top.
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After a second pause, slowly come down back to the starting position as you inhale.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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You can perform the exercise standing up but that is not recommended for people with lower back issues.
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Alternative Exercises for Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
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Seated Arnold Dumbbell Press
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Seated Barbell Press
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Smith Machine Front Press

