How to Do Dumbbell Scott Press (360 Degrees)

Dumbbell Scott Press (360 Degrees) 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 (360 Degrees)

  1. 01Sit or stand with dumbbells held at shoulder height, palms facing your face in a closed position.
  2. 02Rotate the elbows out to the sides while pressing the weights upward in a wide circular arc.
  3. 03Turn the palms forward as the dumbbells reach the midpoint of the press overhead.
  4. 04Complete the circle by bringing the weights down wide and rotating the palms back to the starting position in front of the face.
  5. 05Exhale during the ascending phase and inhale as the weights return to the chin.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Scott Press (360 Degrees)

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

Avoid clinking the dumbbells at the top to ensure the medial deltoid remains under constant tension throughout the full rotation.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Scott Press (360 Degrees) questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Scott Press (360 Degrees) work?

Dumbbell Scott Press (360 Degrees) 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 (360 Degrees) correctly?

Sit or stand with dumbbells held at shoulder height, palms facing your face in a closed position. Rotate the elbows out to the sides while pressing the weights upward in a wide circular arc. Turn the palms forward as the dumbbells reach the midpoint of the press overhead. Complete the circle by bringing the weights down wide and rotating the palms back to the starting position in front of the face. Exhale during the ascending phase and inhale as the weights return to the chin.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Scott Press (360 Degrees)?

Avoid clinking the dumbbells at the top to ensure the medial deltoid remains under constant tension throughout the full rotation.

Is Dumbbell Scott Press (360 Degrees) suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Scott Press (360 Degrees) is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Scott Press (360 Degrees)?

Dumbbell Scott Press (360 Degrees) uses dumbbell.

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