Shoulder Exercises: The Top 10

#2. Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press

Why: Similar to the Barbell Military Press, I like the Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Press as one of the more proven shoulder exercises because it recruits a large amount of muscle plus it has the added benefit of placing less undue stress on the shoulder joint.

Execution: Grab a pair of dumbbells and sit on a bench seat with your chest tall and back against the back rest. Hold the dumbbells at shoulder height with your palms facing each other. Bracing your core, press the dumbbells straight overhead until your elbows completely lock out. Pause, and then slowly return the dumbbells back to the starting position. Repeat for the prescribed number of sets and repetitions.