Dumbbell Scaption

Differentiation: Mechanics

This variation of a Shoulder Raise is unique. Here is how: you hold the dumbbells with a palms-forward grip at the outside of each hip, | then lift outwards and upwards from your body. This hand position engages and develops your front deltoids | as well as your middle deltoids.

Starting Position

To get into starting position, do this...

1) Obtain two dumbbells.

2) Locate an area of the gym with ample floor space to perform the exercise.

3) While holding a dumbbell in each hand, walk over the the spot where you will perform the exercise and stand.

4) Place your feet hip-width apart.

5) Allow your arms to hang loosely - with your palms facing forward.

Main Mechanics

Once in starting position, do this...

1) This is the starting position.

2) Exhale as you raise the dumbbells straight out at your sides and upward using an arc motion

3) ...until your arms reach an airplane-like position and the dumbbells reach shoulder level.

4) Hold this position for a count of one second.

5) Then, inhale as you lower the dumbbells again toward your thighs.

6) Repeat reps for a full set.

Proper Form

Pay special attention to following proper form by...

Keep your palms facing forward during the entire movement.

Try not to swing the dumbbells up (only use your shoulders).

Keep your arms fully extended and straight.

Keep your body from swaying with the weight.

Gear Advice

To perform this exercise, you will need access to dumbbells. If you want to perform this exercise at home, we have listed a link below to the Bowflex SelectTech Dumbbell Set - which you can order from Amazon dot com. For your hands, we encourage you to order the Harbinger 1250 Training Grip WristWrap Glove or use weightlifting chalk instead of wearing a glove.

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