Seated Shoulder Press with Dumbbells
Sit tall on a bench or seat with a backrest, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Rest the dumbbells on top of your thighs with your palms facing each other.
Engage your core by pulling your belly button toward your spine. Keep a slight arch in your lower back - avoid rounding or arching excessively.
Bring the dumbbells up to shoulder height one arm at a time, rotating your wrists once up so your palms face forward.
Press the weights straight overhead, keeping your wrists straight and avoiding locking out your elbows. Exhale as you press the weights up.
Once your arms are straight overhead, pause briefly before slowly lowering the weights back down to shoulder height. Inhale as you lower the dumbbells.
Make sure to keep your core tight, shoulders down and back, and avoid excessive arching in your lower back as you press and lower the weights.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions on each side. Make sure both arms get the same number of reps.
