Seated Alternating Shoulder Press
This shoulder exercise mainly works your shoulders, with help from your serratus anterior. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16
How to do Seated Alternating Shoulder Press
Sit on an armless chair, back straight. Hold dumbbells at shoulder level. Press one dumbbell overhead, return to start, then press the other.
Common mistakes
Avoid leaning back or using momentum.
Breathing
Inhale when dumbbell is at shoulder level; exhale during the press. Alternate breathing with each press.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Shoulders
Secondary Muscles
Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Traps, Chest, Latissimus Dorsi
