Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Equipment: Dumbbell

Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Description

The dumbbell shoulder press is an effective exercise for building shoulder strength and mass. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Sit on a bench with back support and hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, palms facing forward.
  2. Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended above your head.
  3. Pause briefly at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
  4. Keep your core engaged and back straight throughout the movement.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Primary Muscles

  • Deltoid Anterior

Synergistic Muscles

  • Deltoid Lateral
  • Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
  • Serratus Anterior
  • Triceps Brachii