Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (parallel-Grip)
Expert Advice
Engage your core and maintain a neutral spine throughout the movement to support the overhead press and protect your lower back.
How-to-do Steps
- Sit on a bench with back support and hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with palms facing each other.
- Press the dumbbells overhead until your arms are fully extended, exhaling as you lift.
- Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower the weights back to shoulder height while inhaling.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (parallel-Grip) primarily targets the Shoulders, with Strength mechanics using Dumbbell. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Shoulders70%
Secondary
Triceps30%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (parallel-Grip) work?
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (parallel-Grip) primarily targets the Shoulders. Secondary muscles involved include Triceps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Dumbbell.
How many sets and reps should I do for Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (parallel-Grip)?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (parallel-Grip) suitable for beginners?
Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press (parallel-Grip) is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
