Exercise guide

Dumbbell Scaption

CategoryStrength EquipmentDumbbell ForcePush MechanicIsolation LevelBeginner

How to do the Dumbbell Scaption: step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Shoulders), and equipment. Log it in Vantora.

How to perform the Dumbbell Scaption exercise

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

Muscles worked

shoulders traps

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