How to Do Dumbbell Scott Press

Dumbbell Scott Press is a shoulders exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Scott Press

  1. 01Sit on a bench with back support holding two dumbbells at chin height with palms facing your face and elbows tucked forward.
  2. 02Rotate the elbows out to the sides while simultaneously pressing the dumbbells toward the ceiling in a wide arc.
  3. 03Ensure the palms face forward at the top of the press with elbows fully extended.
  4. 04Reverse the arc by bringing the elbows back to the midline and rotating the palms back toward the face.
  5. 05Inhale as the dumbbells descend and exhale forcefully during the pressing phase.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Scott Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Maintain a 90 degree elbow angle at the start to ensure the anterior deltoid initiates the rotation rather than the biceps.

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05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Scott Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Scott Press work?

Dumbbell Scott Press is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Scott Press correctly?

Sit on a bench with back support holding two dumbbells at chin height with palms facing your face and elbows tucked forward. Rotate the elbows out to the sides while simultaneously pressing the dumbbells toward the ceiling in a wide arc. Ensure the palms face forward at the top of the press with elbows fully extended. Reverse the arc by bringing the elbows back to the midline and rotating the palms back toward the face. Inhale as the dumbbells descend and exhale forcefully during the pressing phase.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Scott Press?

Maintain a 90 degree elbow angle at the start to ensure the anterior deltoid initiates the rotation rather than the biceps.

Is Dumbbell Scott Press suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Scott Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Scott Press?

Dumbbell Scott Press uses dumbbell.

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