Pick Your Press

Shoulder presses are like snowflakes – each type is unique. That’s what Norwegian researchers found when they evaluated four variations of the exercise: standing, seated, with barbell and with dumbbell. Here’s what each version emphasizes.

 

Dumbbell standing: Throwing strength, injury prevention

Dumbbell seated: Shoulder size and strength

Barbell standing: Biceps and triceps strength

Barbell seated: 1-rep max strength

 

 

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