Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press: how to do it and form tips

An overhead dumbbell press performed seated, which reduces lower body momentum for more isolated shoulder development.

Form tips

Sit on a bench with back support and press the dumbbells from ear level.
Press up and slightly inward, dumbbells nearly touch at the top.
Lower controlled to just below ear height for full range.

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