Target Shoulders with Seated Alternating Shoulder Press

Seated Alternating Shoulder Press

Rep Range

Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16

Hints

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.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Serratus Anterior

Tertiary Muscles

Traps, Chest, Latissimus Dorsi