Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultybeginner
deltsshoulders
Dumbbell Seated Alternate Press
The dumbbell seated alternate press is a shoulder exercise performed while seated, pressing one dumbbell overhead at a time in an alternating fashion. This movement targets the deltoid muscles and also engages the triceps and chest as secondary muscles.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
- 2.Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, with your elbows bent and palms facing forward.
- 3.Press one dumbbell up overhead, fully extending your arm.
- 4.Lower the dumbbell back down to shoulder height.
- 5.Repeat with the other arm.
- 6.Continue alternating arms for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
tricepschest
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