Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press
Also known as: Seated One-Arm DB Overhead Press, Seated Single-Arm Dumbbell Overhead Press, Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Seated One-Arm Dumbbell Military Press, Seated One-Arm Dumbbell OHP, Seated One-Arm DB Shoulder Press, Seated One-Arm DB OHP
Variation of: Dumbbell Overhead Press
Body region
Equipment
Technique
- Sit on a bench with the back upright and feet flat, holding one dumbbell at shoulder height.
- Rest the free hand on your thigh or the bench and brace your abs.
- Press the dumbbell up until your arm is straight over the shoulder.
- Lower it back to shoulder height under control.
- Finish the set, then switch arms.
Cues
- Keep the forearm vertical under the dumbbell.
- Stay square; do not lean away from the working arm.
Common mistakes
- Leaning to the side to finish the press.
- Arching the lower back off the pad.
- Lowering the dumbbell only to ear level.