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Dumbbell Scaption
Works the shoulders. Helped by the traps.
Bright blue is the target muscle. Darker blue is helping. The app shows this as a moving demo.
Muscles worked
shoulderstraps
How many reps
| Goal | Reps per set |
|---|---|
| Strength | 4-6 |
| Muscle size | 8-12 |
| Endurance | 12-20+ |
Whatever the number, the set should end within a rep or two of the point where you could not do another with good form.
| Kit | Dumbbell |
|---|---|
| Level | Beginner |
What to think about
- Thumbs up, arms straight.
- Lift a little forward of the sides.
- Stop at shoulder height.
How to do it
- 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.
Other exercises for the shoulders
- Alternating Cable Shoulder Press
- Alternating Kettlebell Press
- Arnold Dumbbell Press
- Back Flyes - With Bands
- Band Pull Apart
- Barbell Shoulder Press
- Bent Over Dumbbell Rear Delt Raise with Head on Bench
- Cable Seated Lateral Raise
Track it in LiftSets
Log Dumbbell Scaption with last time's numbers in front of you, a rest timer on your lock screen and a graph of your progress.
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