Dumbbell Shoulder Press

The Dumbbell Shoulder Press primarily works the Anterior Deltoid, Lateral Deltoid, Triceps (Long Head), with secondary activation of the Brachialis, Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Long Head), Triceps (Medial Head) and stabilizer support from the Biceps Brachii (Long Head), Levator Scapulae, Rectus Abdominis, Serratus Anterior, Transverse Abdominis, Trapezius (Upper). It is a dumbbell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

Seated or standing dumbbell shoulder press with neutral grip.

EquipmentDumbbell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementVertical Push
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryAnterior Deltoid, Lateral Deltoid, Triceps (Long Head)
SecondaryBrachialis, Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Serratus Anterior, Supraspinatus, Trapezius (Lower), Trapezius (Middle), Triceps (Lateral Head), Triceps (Long Head), Triceps (Medial Head)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Position dumbbells to each side of shoulders with elbows below wrists. Execution: Press dumbbells upward until arms are extended overhead. Lower to sides of shoulders and repeat. Comments: See suggestedmount and dismountwhen using heavy dumbbells.

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