Seated dumbbell press
A compound exercise for the front delts, with help from the triceps, side delts. Equipment: dumbbells and adjustable bench.
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How to do it
- Setup: Bench upright, dumbbells at ear height.
- Ribs down
- Press up and slightly in
- Lower to ear height
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