Exercise
Seated Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Press
Also known as: dumbbell seated shoulder press (parallel grip), neutral grip shoulder press, hammer grip shoulder press
Seated Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Press is a compound exercise for the shoulders. Main target: anterior deltoid. Also works: lateral deltoid, triceps and upper chest. Equipment: dumbbell.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- Sit on a bench with back support, dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing each other.
- Press the dumbbells overhead, keeping the palms facing in and elbows tracking forward.
- Stop just short of elbow lockout at the top.
- Lower back to the shoulders under control and repeat.
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Alternatives with other equipment
Standing Military Press
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Alternating Kettlebell Press
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Machine Shoulder (Military) Press
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Shoulder Press - With Bands
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Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
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Handstand Push-Ups
Bodyweight
Anterior deltoid
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