Dumbbell Scott Press
Strengthen your shoulders and biceps with the Dumbbell Scott Press! A challenging variation for serious gains.
The Dumbbell Scott Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Scott Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Side Shoulder (lateral deltoid); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)
Secondary
Triceps (triceps brachii)
Dumbbell Scott Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Scott Press
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand.
Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, elbows pointing forward and palms facing your face, as if in the top position of a bicep curl. This is your starting position.
Press the dumbbells upwards, rotating your wrists as you lift so that by the end of the movement your palms face away from you. Extend your arms fully overhead without locking out your elbows.
Pause at the top of the movement with control.
Slowly reverse the motion, rotating your wrists back to the starting position as you lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height.
Ensure the movement is steady and controlled throughout, engaging your core to maintain good posture.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets. Make sure to select an appropriate weight that allows you to perform the exercise with good form and without undue strain.
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Dumbbell Scott Press FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Scott Press work?
The Dumbbell Scott Press mainly works the shoulders, with help from the triceps. The main muscles are the anterior deltoid, lateral deltoid and posterior deltoid.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Scott Press?
Dumbbells.
Is the Dumbbell Scott Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Scott Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Scott Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Dumbbell Shoulder Press, Dumbbell Cuban Press, Dumbbell Devil Press and Dumbbell Lying Shoulder Face Down Press.
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