Seated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)

Weight & Reps

Details

NameSeated Overhead Press (Dumbbell)
EquipmentDumbbell
Primary MuscleShoulders
Auxiliary MusclesTriceps

Instructions

  1. 1Take a pair of dumbbells and sit on a flat gym bench or plyo box.
  2. 2Place the weights on your thighs, draw your shoulders back, and brace your core.
  3. 3In one motion, thrust the weights and position them to your sides.
  4. 4Inhale and press the dumbbells overhead, tapping them at the top while exhaling.
  5. 5Lower with control the dumbbells until your elbows are slightly lower than your shoulders, breathing in on the way down.