Dumbbell seated overhead press

Muscles

• Lower trapezius
• Serratus anterior
• Anterior deltoid
• Middle deltoid
• Triceps brachii (long head)
• Triceps brachii (medial head)
• Triceps brachii (lateral head)
• Supraspinatus

Technique

1. Sit on a bench with almost vertical backrest and hold dumbbells at shoulder level with palms facing forward.
2. Press the weights straight up until your arms are fully extended overhead.
3. Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height under control.

Form tips

1. Keep your back flat against the bench or sit tall.
2. Keep your shoulders down ( Shoulder depression )

Similar Exercises

• Seated bent-over dumbbell rear delt fly
• Dumbbell bench press
• Barbell bench press
• Kettlebell bench press
• Arnold press

Equipment

• Bench