Dumbbell Scaption

Works the shoulders.

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

How to do it

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

Track it

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