Seated Dumbbell Press Show Video Show All Exercises     Sit in good body alignment (abs tight, chest up, back straight). Dumbbells remain over elbow joints during exercise. Just before execution, press dumbbells over head, with elbows bent and upper arms vertical. In a controlled motion, lower dumbbells to sides, bending elbows as far as possible without compromising form. Dumbbells should be directly over the elbow joints. While maintaining the controlled motion, press to starting position. Do not allow muscles to relax before next repetition. Here are a few suggested alternative exercises: Ball Dumbbell Front Raise Ball Dumbbell Overhead Press Ball Prone Reverse Fly Band Front Raise Band Lat Raise Band Reverse Flys Band Shoulder Press Band Upright Row Dumbbell Front Raise Dumbbell Lat Raise Dumbbell Rear Delt Dumbbell Upright Row Rear Delt Fly - Machine Seated Arnold Press - Dumbbell Seated Rear Delt Row - Machine Seated Shoulder Cable Press Shoulder Cable Press