Dumbbell Scaption

Strength · Beginner · Shoulders

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Primary muscles
Shoulders
Secondary
Traps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Force
Push
Mechanic
Isolation
Level
Beginner

Muscles worked

Shoulders

Also works: Traps

How to do itDumbbell Scaption

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 3Continue until your arms are parallel to the ground, and then return to the starting position.

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