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How to do Dumbbell Scaption

Main muscle
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Type
Strength

Secondary muscles

How to do it

  1. 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. 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. 3

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

This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.

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