Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press: how to do it and form tips

An overhead dumbbell press performed seated, which reduces lower body momentum for more isolated shoulder development.

Form tips

Sit on a bench with back support and press the dumbbells from ear level.
Press up and slightly inward — dumbbells nearly touch at the top.
Lower controlled to just below ear height for full range.

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