Dumbbell Seated Alternate Shoulder demonstration
Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultybeginner
deltsshoulders

Dumbbell Seated Alternate Shoulder

The dumbbell seated alternate shoulder press is a strength exercise targeting the deltoids, performed while seated and alternating arms for each press. It also engages the triceps and upper back as secondary muscles.

Step-by-Step Form & Technique

  1. 1.Sit on a bench with your back straight and feet flat on the ground.
  2. 2.Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inwards, and raise them to shoulder height.
  3. 3.Press one dumbbell up overhead while keeping the other dumbbell at shoulder height.
  4. 4.Lower the raised dumbbell back to shoulder height while simultaneously pressing the other dumbbell up overhead.
  5. 5.Continue alternating between arms for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

tricepsupper back

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