Dumbbell Seated Upright Alternate Squeeze Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Serratus Anterior, Triceps Brachii, Deltoid Anterior, Deltoid Lateral
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Seated Dumbbell Squeeze Press
How to: Dumbbell Seated Upright Alternate Squeeze Press
- Sit on a bench or chair with your back supported, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Press the dumbbells together at chest level with your palms facing each other.
- Push the dumbbells straight up above your head while keeping them squeezed together, then lower them back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Not controlling the weights on the way down.
- Allowing the elbows to flare out too much.
- Lifting weights that are too heavy, leading to poor form.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to improve form before progressing to heavier weights.
- Perform the exercise seated on a stability ball for added stability.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and avoid arching during the press.
- Engage your core to maintain stability throughout the movement.
- Focus on squeezing the dumbbells together at the top of the movement.
Dumbbell Seated Upright Alternate Squeeze Press Alternatives
Tags
chest
strength
dumbbell
shoulders
triceps
fitness