Seated Press

Set up

1. 01Sit tall on a bench with a back support. Feet planted.
2. 02Dumbbells at the shoulders, wrists stacked over elbows.
3. 03The bench takes the low-back out of the lift so you can own the press.

Cues

• Press straight up. Bells finish over the crown, biceps by the ears.
• Keep the ribs down — the bench is not an excuse to arch.
• Lower with control to the start.

Breath

Brace, press, exhale near lockout.

Common faults