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Strength
Seated Dumbbell Press
beginnerdumbbell·compound·push
How to Perform
1
Grab a couple of dumbbells and sit on a military press bench or a utility bench that has a back support on it as you place the dumbbells upright on top of your thighs.
2
Clean the dumbbells up one at a time by using your thighs to bring the dumbbells up to shoulder height at each side.
3
Rotate the wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing forward. This is your starting position.
4
As you exhale, push the dumbbells up until they touch at the top.
5
After a second pause, slowly come down back to the starting position as you inhale.
6
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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