shoulder presses--which is the one that works best?

[SuzyQ]

I prefer dumbells because I have a problem with my right shoulder and with dumbells my left can't compensate. I tend to tip the weight a little with the barbell, its not pretty.

I have the same issue, except with my left shoulder. I've found that shoulder press on the smith machine eliminates the tipping problem. I never liked shoulder exercises until I started doing them on the smith machine.

 

[chelle]

I prefer the seated db presses.
It takes more concentration for me.

 

[LaMastaKilla]

i prefer dumbells but every once in awhile i'll do them on the smith machine alternating front/behind the neck presses every other rep... i love them

 

[ronb]

Have you guys tried placing the bench on a slight incline when doing seated presses. It's a nice alternative to 90 degree presses. of cource you'll need an adjustable bench but you can use it in the smith or bells.