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