See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press)

Shoulders

See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press)

See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press) (Start)

See-Saw Press (Alternating Side Press) (End)

LevelIntermediate EquipmentDumbbell MechanicCompound ForcePush

A dumbbell press that alternates arms while you bend slightly to the side, training shoulders and core.

Strength

Primary musclesShoulders

Secondary musclesAbdominals Triceps

Energy burned

≈ 23 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.9 kcal/min

Estimate range 17–28 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked10 %

Effort during a set6.5 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Stand holding dumbbells at shoulder height.
2Brace your core and keep your feet planted.

How to perform

1Press one dumbbell overhead while bending slightly to the opposite side.
2Lower it and press the other dumbbell.
3Alternate smoothly.
4Keep your torso stable.