Shoulders·Dumbbell·Isolation
Dumbbell Scaption
Shoulders · Dumbbell
Beginner
Body Part
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation
Force
Push
The Dumbbell Scaption is a beginner dumbbell exercise that primarily targets the Shoulders.
Muscles Worked
Shoulders primaryTraps secondary
How to Do the Dumbbell Scaption
- 1This corrective exercise strengthens the muscles that stabilize your shoulder blade. Hold a light weight in each hand, hanging at your sides. Your thumbs should pointing up.
- 2Begin the movement raising your arms out in front of you, about 30 degrees off center. Your arms should be fully extended as you perform the movement.
- 3Continue until your arms are parallel to the ground, and then return to the starting position.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.