Seated Dumbbell Overhead Press
Also known as: Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Seated Dumbbell Press, Seated DB Overhead Press, Seated Dumbbell OHP, Seated DB Shoulder Press, Seated DB OHP, Dumbbell Shoulder Press Seated
Variation of: Dumbbell Overhead Press
Body region
Equipment
Technique
- Set an adjustable bench upright and sit with your back against the pad, feet flat.
- Bring the dumbbells to shoulder height, palms facing forward.
- Brace your abs and press the dumbbells up until your arms are straight, letting them come slightly together.
- Lower them back to shoulder height under control.
Cues
- Keep the forearms vertical under the dumbbells.
- Keep the lower back on the pad and the ribs down.
- Kick the dumbbells up from the thighs one at a time to get into position.
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back off the pad.
- Lowering the dumbbells only to ear level.
- Banging the dumbbells together at the top.