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What body part does the seated shoulder press and standing shoulder press work out?

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Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Deltoid muscle: Shoulder press is designed to strengthen the deltoid muscle primarily. It will also condition the rotator cuff and chest muscles.

Answered 3/26/2013

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A member asked:

What body part does the seated shoulder press and standing shoulder press work out?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bertrand Kaper answered

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