Dumbbell Scaption

Trains the Lateral Deltoid, Anterior Deltoid and Supraspinatus.

Equipment
Dumbbell
Mechanic
Isolation
Force
Push
Level
Beginner

How to do it

  1. Stand holding a light dumbbell in each hand at your sides, palms facing forward or thumbs up.
  2. Set your feet hip-width apart and stand tall with your stomach braced.
  3. Raise both arms in the plane about thirty degrees forward of straight out to the sides — halfway between a lateral raise and a front raise. This plane matches the way the shoulder blade sits on the ribcage.
  4. Lead with your thumbs pointing upward, keeping a soft bend in the elbows.
  5. Raise to shoulder height, pause briefly, then lower under control.

Common mistakes

Muscles worked

Primary

Secondary