Dumbbell scaption

How to do the Dumbbell scaption: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Shoulders), equipment (Dumbbells) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

DumbbellsShoulders
Dumbbell scaption: start and finish positions
Dumbbell scaption: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Hold a light dumbbell in each hand, hanging at your sides, thumbs pointing up.

  2. 2

    Raise both arms up and out at about 30 degrees between front and side, arms long.

  3. 3

    Stop when your arms are parallel to the floor, then lower them with control.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 10–12.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell scaption?

The Dumbbell scaption uses: Dumbbells.

Which muscles does the Dumbbell scaption work?

The Dumbbell scaption works: Shoulders.

How many sets and reps for the Dumbbell scaption?

In Setline sessions the Dumbbell scaption is programmed as 3 sets of 10–12.

Which Setline styles include the Dumbbell scaption?

The Dumbbell scaption appears in: Strength.

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Dumbbell scaption — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline