Dumbbell shoulder press
How to do the Dumbbell shoulder press: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Shoulders, Arms), equipment (Dumbbells) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.
How to do it
- 1
Stand or sit tall, weights at the shoulders.
- 2
Press overhead until the arms are long.
- 3
Lower to the shoulders without arching.
In a Setline session: 3 sets of 8–10.
Questions
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell shoulder press?
The Dumbbell shoulder press uses: Dumbbells.
Which muscles does the Dumbbell shoulder press work?
The Dumbbell shoulder press works: Shoulders, Arms.
How many sets and reps for the Dumbbell shoulder press?
In Setline sessions the Dumbbell shoulder press is programmed as 3 sets of 8–10.
Which Setline styles include the Dumbbell shoulder press?
The Dumbbell shoulder press appears in: Strength, Bodyweight.
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