Seated 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 Shoulder Press
Sit on an armless chair, back straight. Hold dumbbells at shoulder level. Press both dumbbells overhead simultaneously, then return to start.
Common mistakes
Avoid arching the back or using momentum.
Breathing
Inhale as you lower the dumbbells; exhale during the press up.
Muscles worked
Primary Muscles
Shoulders
Secondary Muscles
Serratus Anterior
Tertiary Muscles
Traps, Chest, Latissimus Dorsi