DB Shoulder Press

How to Perform

1. Sit on a bench set to 90 degrees or stand with feet shoulder-width
2. Hold dumbbells at shoulder height with palms facing forward
3. Press both dumbbells overhead until arms are fully extended
4. Lower with control back to shoulder height, feeling the stretch in your delts

Tips

• Keep your wrists stacked directly over your elbows throughout — wrists caving inward is a common form breakdown
• No dumbbells? A barbell overhead press or resistance band press overhead both work well
• Use a 2-1-2 tempo (2 seconds up, 1 second hold, 2 seconds down) for maximum deltoid time under tension
• Beginners often press too far forward — the dumbbells should travel straight up, not out in front
• Feel the outer deltoids working as you press and squeeze at the top with your biceps near your ears

Essential Equipment

Equipment	Why You Need It	Our Pick	Review
Adjustable Dumbbells	Full dumbbell set in one compact unit for home gyms	Powerblock Elite	Read Review
Weight Bench	Set to 90 degrees for seated pressing support	Flybird Adjustable Bench	Read Review