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title: Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press
description: "The seated dumbbell shoulder press is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the shoulders and to a lesser degree also targets the chest and triceps. The only equipment that you really need is the following: dumbbells and incline bench."
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# [Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press](https://www.livritefitness.com/blog/seated-dumbbell-shoulder-press)

 Written by [Katie Frissell](https://www.livritefitness.com/blog/author/katie-frissell) | Mar 13, 2018 10:50:42 PM

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### **SEATED DUMBBELL SHOULDER PRESS **

The seated dumbbell shoulder press is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the shoulders and to a lesser degree also targets the chest and triceps.

 

The only equipment that you really need is the following: **dumbbells and incline bench.**

 

**Step 1:** Grab a pair of dumbbells and sit down on a upright bench (90-degrees). Rest dumbbells on your thighs.

**Step 2:** Begin exercise by bringing the dumbbells up to your shoulders... This can be done by quickly raising one leg at a time to assist in getting the dumbbells up to your shoulders (Do not try to just raise them up with just your arms).

**Step 3:** Dumbbells should now be just above your shoulders with palms facing forward and elbows perpendicular to the floor.

**Step 4:** Now, start exercise by taking a deep breath and then exhaling as you push dumbbells straight up above your head. Pause, then lower weight back down to shoulders and repeat.

**Step 5:  **Repeat for 3-4 sets of 10-12 repetitions.

Looking for more great shoulder workouts?  Check out our [shoulder workouts exercise library.](https://www.livritefitness.com/shoulder-workouts)

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