Shoulder Workouts: Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Standing Dumbbell Shoulder Press:

How to perform:

• Stand up, hold a dumbbell in each hand, keep your hands at shoulder height with palms facing forward.
• Raise the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended and each elbow is above your head and lower them back after a short pause.
• Breath out when you raise the dumbbells and breath in when you lower the weight.
• Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked in this exercise:

Primary muscles worked: Deltoids (anterior, medial, and posterior shuoulder).

Secondary muscles worked: Triceps, trapezius, and upper chest.

Equipment: Dumbbells.

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press:

How to perform:

• Sit on a bench, hold a dumbbell in each hand, keep your hands at shoulder height with palms facing forward.
• Raise the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended and each elbow is above your head and lower them back after a short pause.
• Breath out when you raise the dumbbells and breath in when you lower the weight.
• Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked in this exercise:

Primary muscles worked: Deltoids (anterior, medial, and posterior shuoulder).

Secondary muscles worked: Triceps, trapezius, and upper chest.

Equipment: Dumbbells, Bench.

Exercise benefits: This exercise strengthens your upper body and also it helps to tone and slim down your arms, back, and shoulders, increases muscle power and improve your upper body aesthetics.

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