Strength

Dumbbell Scaption

The dumbbell scaption is a beginner strength exercise for your shoulders, using dumbbell.

Main muscles
Shoulders
Also works
Traps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Dumbbell Scaption, starting position
Start
Dumbbell Scaption, end position
Finish

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.

Alternatives to the dumbbell scaption

Front Dumbbell Raise Dumbbell Reverse Flyes Dumbbell Arnold Dumbbell Press Dumbbell Band lateral raise Resistance bands Cable lateral raise Cable stack Dumbbell lateral raise Dumbbells