Dumbbell Scaption

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

shoulders

Secondary Muscles:

traps

Exercise Demonstration

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Description:

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

Exercise Information

Category: strength
Equipment: dumbbell
Level: beginner
Force Type: push
Mechanic: isolation