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Dumbbell Shoulder Press

The overhead press with dumbbells — seated against an upright bench, press from the shoulders to lockout overhead.

  • Category: Main circuit
  • Type: Free-weight vertical press (dumbbells)
  • Targets: Shoulders, triceps, upper chest
  • Prescription: 3 × 812

Setup

Set the bench back upright. Sit with the dumbbells at shoulder height, palms forward, forearms vertical, feet planted.

Execution

  1. Press both dumbbells straight up until the arms lock out overhead.
  2. Keep the weights over the shoulders — not drifting forward.
  3. Lower under control back to shoulder height.

Cues

  • Forearms vertical from every angle, wrists stacked over elbows.
  • Ribs down; the back stays on the pad, not arching off it.
  • The head moves slightly through at the top — bar path stays vertical.

Common Mistakes

  • Overarching the lower back to press bigger weights.
  • Stopping short of lockout.
  • Letting the dumbbells drift out sideways on the way up.

Progression

Add weight while the back stays quiet on the pad; standing presses recruit more trunk once the seated pattern is strong.