There are other variations of the military press, including the seated military press and the dumbbell or kettlebell military ...

Decades later, this practice has been distilled into an effective exercise for more than just displays of brawn: the dumbbell military press (also known as the overhead press and shoulder press).

Slowly return the dumbbells to the starting position. A military press, also known as a shoulder press, targets the muscles in your shoulders, arms, and chest. It can be done seated or standing.