Dumbbell Scott Press

Target muscle

Delts

Also works

Triceps, chest

Equipment

Dumbbell

Body part

Shoulders

How to do the dumbbell scott press

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.

Sets and reps

For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.

Muscles worked

The main muscle is the shoulders (deltoids). The triceps and chest work as secondary muscles. See all shoulder exercises or every dumbbell exercise.