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How to do the Seated Dumbbell Military Press - Learn Proper Seated Dumbbell Military Press Form
- Step 1: Grab a pair of dumbbells and sit down on a upright bench (90-degrees). Rest dumbbells on your thighs.
- Step 2: Begin exercise by bringing the dumbbells up to your shoulders... This can be done by quickly raising one leg at a time to assist in getting the dumbbells up to your shoulders (Do not try to just raise them up with just your arms).
- Step 3: Dumbbells should now be just above your shoulders with palms facing forward and elbows perpendicular to the floor.
- Step 4: Now, start exercise by taking a deep breath and then exhaling as you push dumbbells straight up above your head. Pause, then lower weight back down to shoulders and repeat.
Seated Dumbbell Military Press Variations and Seated Dumbbell Military Press Alternatives
- Variation 1: Perform with palms facing each other, instead of facing forward.
- Variation 2: Perform standing up.
- Variation 3: Use a barbell, instead of dumbbells.
Seated Dumbbell Military Press Tips
- Tip 1: Use your legs to assist in raising dumbbells up to your shoulders. To do this, rest one end of the dumbbell toward your knee and then bounce leg up off the ground while raising dumbbell to your shoulder with your arm. Repeat with opposite arm.
- Tip 2: Sit straight up with back against the bench.
- Tip 3: Plant feet flat on the floor, shoulder-width apart.
Seated Dumbbell Military Press Records and Seated Dumbbell Military Press Statistics from Site Users
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 119 | 21 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 53 pounds | 16 pounds |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 41 | 41 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 112 | 112 |
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Seated Dumbbell Military Press Chart - Average Seated Dumbbell Military Press Weight Lifted
Seated Dumbbell Military Press - Similar Exercises
| Exercise | Primary Muscle | Difficulty | |
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Alternating Dumbbell Front Raise | Shoulders | Beginner |
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Alternating Kettlebell Hang Clean | Shoulders | Intermediate |
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Alternating Lateral Raise with Static Hold | Shoulders | Beginner |
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Alternating Ropes Whip | Shoulders | Intermediate |
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Arm Circles | Shoulders | Beginner |
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Seated Dumbbell Military Press Muscles Worked
Seated Dumbbell Military Press Equipment
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Seated Dumbbell Military Press Training Details
The seated dumbbell military press is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the shoulders and to a lesser degree also targets the chest and triceps.
The only seated dumbbell military press equipment that you really need is the following: dumbbells and incline bench. There are however many different seated dumbbell military press variations that you can try out that may require different types of seated dumbbell military press equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper seated dumbbell military press form is easy with the step by step seated dumbbell military press instructions, seated dumbbell military press tips, and the instructional seated dumbbell military press technique video on this page. The seated dumbbell military press is a push exercise for those with a intermediate level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the seated dumbbell military press video, learn how to do the seated dumbbell military press, and then be sure and browse through the seated dumbbell military press workouts on our workout plans page!
Seated Dumbbell Military Press Sports
Seated Dumbbell Military Press Force Type: Push
Seated Dumbbell Military Press Mechanics Type: Compound
Seated Dumbbell Military Press Other Names: Seated Military Press, Dumbbell military press,
