# Seated Dumbbell Overhead Press

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/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](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-overhead-press)

Body region: Shoulders, Arms

## Equipment

- Dumbbells
- Adjustable Bench

## Technique

1. Set an adjustable bench upright and sit with your back against the pad, feet flat.
2. Bring the dumbbells to shoulder height, palms facing forward.
3. Brace your abs and press the dumbbells up until your arms are straight, letting them come slightly together.
4. 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.

## Variations

- [Alternating Dumbbell Overhead Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/alternating-dumbbell-overhead-press)
- [Dumbbell Palm Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-palm-press)
- [Incline Dumbbell Overhead Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/incline-dumbbell-overhead-press)
- [High-Incline Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/incline-dumbbell-palm-press)
- [One-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/one-arm-dumbbell-overhead-press)
- [One-Arm Standing Dumbbell Palm Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/one-arm-standing-dumbbell-palm-press)
- [Seated Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/seated-neutral-grip-dumbbell-press)
- [Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/seated-one-arm-dumbbell-overhead-press)

## Alternatives

- [Overhead Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/overhead-press)
- [Arnold Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/arnold-press)
- [Seated Barbell Overhead Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/seated-barbell-overhead-press)