How to Do Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press Parallel Grip

Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press Parallel Grip is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press Parallel Grip

  1. 01Sit on a bench with back support holding dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing each other.
  2. 02Press the dumbbells directly overhead until the elbows reach full extension.
  3. 03Keep the shoulder blades retracted against the back of the bench throughout the entire lift.
  4. 04Lower the dumbbells slowly until the handles are level with the tops of the shoulders.
  5. 05Maintain a vertical forearm position to ensure the weight stays balanced over the elbow joint.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press Parallel Grip

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the elbows tucked inward toward the midline of the body to maximize front deltoid recruitment and reduce stress on the rotator cuff.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press Parallel Grip questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press Parallel Grip work?

Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press Parallel Grip is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press Parallel Grip correctly?

Sit on a bench with back support holding dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing each other. Press the dumbbells directly overhead until the elbows reach full extension. Keep the shoulder blades retracted against the back of the bench throughout the entire lift. Lower the dumbbells slowly until the handles are level with the tops of the shoulders. Maintain a vertical forearm position to ensure the weight stays balanced over the elbow joint.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press Parallel Grip?

Keep the elbows tucked inward toward the midline of the body to maximize front deltoid recruitment and reduce stress on the rotator cuff.

Is Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press Parallel Grip suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press Parallel Grip is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press Parallel Grip?

Dumbbell Seated Shoulder Press Parallel Grip uses dumbbell.

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