Dumbbell Scaption
How to do the Dumbbell Scaption with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
Traps
Dumbbell
How to do the Dumbbell Scaption
- 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.
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Continue until your arms are parallel to the ground, and then return to the starting position.
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Dumbbell Scaption: common questions
What muscles does the Dumbbell Scaption work?
The Dumbbell Scaption primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Traps as supporting muscles.
Is the Dumbbell Scaption suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Dumbbell Scaption is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Scaption?
To do the Dumbbell Scaption you'll need a dumbbell.
Is the Dumbbell Scaption a compound or isolation exercise?
The Dumbbell Scaption is an isolation exercise, it targets the shoulders through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Dumbbell Scaption with correct form?
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. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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