Dumbbell Shoulder Press
deltoids
triceps
trapezius
dumbbell

Setup
Sit on a bench with back support, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height. Your palms should be facing forward and your elbows bent.
How to perform
- Press the dumbbells directly overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position at your shoulders.
Form cues
- Keep your back pressed firmly against the pad.
- Maintain a neutral wrist position.
- Control the movement on the way down.
Common mistakes
- Arching the lower back off the pad.
- Using momentum to lift the weights.
- Not using a full range of motion.