Shoulders · Dumbbell · Intermediate

How to do Dumbbell Scott Press

The dumbbell Scott press is a seated shoulder press named after bodybuilder Larry Scott. Sitting on a bench, you press dumbbells from shoulder height to overhead, which works the delts with help from the triceps.

Dumbbell Scott Press demonstration
Primary muscle
Shoulders
Also works
Triceps and Chest
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Shoulders

How to do Dumbbell Scott Press, step by step

  1. Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.
  2. Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, with your elbows bent and palms facing forward.
  3. Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Scott Press works your shoulders as the main mover, with help from your triceps and chest.

Track Dumbbell Scott Press in SPLYT

Dumbbell Scott Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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