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Alternating PowerBlock Shoulder Press -- Seated

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Equipment

  • PowerBlock
  • Bench

Muscle Groups

  • Shoulders

Purposes

  • Deltoid strength.
  • Triceps strength.

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Description

  • Seated at the end of a bench, hold the dumbbells in your hands at shoulder level, palms forward.
  • Keep your back straight and your chest up at all time.
  • Press one dumbbell up until your arm is straight and the elbow is in line with your ear, then return to shoulder level.
  • Repeat with the other side.

ProTip

  • Keep your trunk muscles tight,

Mistakes

  • Excessive arching of the back.
  • Pressing the dumbbells too far in front of the head, instead of directly overhead.
  • Torso bending to the sides.