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Seated dumbbell shoulder press: how to do it
Sitting with back support takes the lower back out of the lift. Works: Shoulders and triceps.
Try: 3 sets of 10
Form cues
- Back against the pad.
- Press from shoulders to overhead.
- Ribs down, back stays on the pad.
Setup and the most common mistake
Set the back rest nearly upright. Sit with the dumbbells on your thighs and lift them to your shoulders one at a time. Back against the pad.
Common mistake: Arching your back away from the pad. Go lighter and press straight up.
General exercise information, not medical advice. If you have pain that is sharp, getting worse, or follows an injury, check with a doctor or physio first.
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