Target Muscle

    Shoulders

    Equipment

    Dumbbell

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    Dumbbell Scott Press

    The dumbbell Scott press is a shoulder exercise performed while seated, pressing dumbbells overhead to target the deltoid muscles.

    Also Works

    TricepsChest

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward.

    2. 2

      Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, with your elbows bent and palms facing forward.

    3. 3

      Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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