Seated Dumbbell Press

[anthrax]

I waste half of my energy just grabbing the DBs (and almost hurt my shoulders)

How do you do guys when you don't have someone to help you pick the weights ?

 

[Backlash]

I also have this problem. So I usually just do barbell military, cause my gym does have a nic military "bench" where the bar racks in front of you. Hope someone has a good solution...

 

[wnt2bBeast]

I have the same problem when i get to my heavier sets..while seated put them on your thighs and kick them up one at a time..Ive found up high near the hip since its the shortest distance..If not then just ask someone in the gym im sure they will help you..

 

[Tweakle]

I'd never do db press without someone to lift one weight for me.. cleaning 100's and shuffling back, sitting down and pressing would be a nightmare

there's always at least one person to spot but if there wasnt I'd use a machine or the smith.. you need a spotter for barbell seated presses for safety imo

 

[InTraining]

I put both DB's on my upper thighs in a standing position...then in one motion fall back into the seat and kick them up....I haven't had any problems except with the 85's when I needed someone to help me...

As for the Seated BB military...my gym got rid of their "station" for it so I am forced to use a power rack...don't need a spot as the safety bars work really well...and no one ever bothers me because very few use the power rack at all in my gym.

 

[GOHVYORGOHME]

Personally I consider this a part of the workout. I Have never had anyone help me bring them up. However, when I get up to the 100's I will have someone help me out of the hole on the first rep. I just kick them up with my legs like the others.

 

[jcp2]

I kick them up from my knees, never had a problem even up to the 130's. I don't like the idea of having someone hand me dumbells.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

I kick them up from my knees, never had a problem even up to the 130's. I don't like the idea of having someone hand me dumbells.

how many reps you get with the 130's?

 

[wutangnomo]

Kick them right up from knees/thighs. Takes some getting used to, but you'll get the hang of it. I kick one arm/leg at a time as I'm used to that method, but if you have absolutely nobody around to help then kicking it in one flowing motion upon sitting down (kicking both db's up at the same time) is probaly the best idea.

BTW, how heavy are you going on db press?

 

[Prime Rib2]

I stick to STANDING OHP using the barbell on this movement. Better for core, better for strength IMO....

 

[WalkingBeast]

I'd never do db press without someone to lift one weight for me.. cleaning 100's and shuffling back, sitting down and pressing would be a nightmare

there's always at least one person to spot but if there wasnt I'd use a machine or the smith.. you need a spotter for barbell seated presses for safety imo

I agree. If I cant get a spot on them, I usually skip them. With the 100's the lift off is always the hardest part for me in that bottom position. Once they get moving Im fine.

 

[punch]

I would never do Dbel shoulder presses first unless I had a spot. I would pre exhaust w/ barbell military's in a rack first. Your delts are taxed and you cant handle nearly the same weight, hence, much safer.

 

[jcp2]

how many reps you get with the 130's?

6, big difference from the 120's for me when it came to stabilization, i may had help on the 6the one, not sure, i only tried them once.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

6, big difference from the 120's for me when it came to stabilization, i may had help on the 6the one, not sure, i only tried them once.

nice bro..im working the 110's for 6 now..my gym only goes up to 130 lb bells..told them to start making new ones lol

 

[jcp2]

nice bro..im working the 110's for 6 now..my gym only goes up to 130 lb bells..told them to start making new ones lol

I hate that shit, the gym i am in now has the 130's and 150's, no 140's to be found. So now i can't go heavy on incline, and can't work my way up on a lot of exercises, sucks but what you gonna do. Since i have changed my training i don't need much dumbell work anymore.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

I hate that shit, the gym i am in now has the 130's and 150's, no 140's to be found. So now i can't go heavy on incline, and can't work my way up on a lot of exercises, sucks but what you gonna do. Since i have changed my training i don't need much dumbell work anymore.

i hear ya ive really been thinking bout going over to a powerlifting phase to get my totals up..I was reading pullinbig's sticky last nite makes so much sense!!

 

[jcp2]

i hear ya ive really been thinking bout going over to a powerlifting phase to get my totals up..I was reading pullinbig's sticky last nite makes so much sense!!

Are you a member of Ster0idology? It is a very good thread, Dadawg has been helping me out a lot. Between him and the westside articles i should have everything down enough where i can hit a true program.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

Are you a member of Ster0idology? It is a very good thread, Dadawg has been helping me out a lot. Between him and the westside articles i should have everything down enough where i can hit a true program.

cool..yeah my handle is blackbeard there..i dont post much but i visit and read..

 

[jcp2]

cool..yeah my handle is blackbeard there..i dont post much but i visit and read..

don't be shy, we can use all the good bros over their, especially on the training board. It has a pretty damn good anabolic section, the convo board is most of the guys who got banned from here though,lol. The convo board is tough, but it is fine as long as you have thick skin. Hope to see over their.

 

[wnt2bBeast]

don't be shy, we can use all the good bros over their, especially on the training board. It has a pretty damn good anabolic section, the convo board is most of the guys who got banned from here though,lol. The convo board is tough, but it is fine as long as you have thick skin. Hope to see over their.

thanks bro, yeah i pretty much stick to the anabolic and training boards..ill see ya over there!!

 

[anthrax]

I would never do Dbel shoulder presses first unless I had a spot. I would pre exhaust w/ barbell military's in a rack first. Your delts are taxed and you cant handle nearly the same weight, hence, much safer.

Good idea !

 

[time2getbig]

I usually ask whoever is around to set each db on my thighs, then bounce them up to my shoulders and then begin pressing!