Scaption
Scaption promotes healthy movement patterns, improves muscle function, and prevents injuries. It also strengthens your rotator cuff, which improves shoulder stability.
BEGINNER
Scaption And Shrug
Scaption And Shrug target your deltoids and the muscles that help control the movement of your shoulder blades.
Instructions
- Stand on the floor with your feet shoulder-width apart, hold a pair of dumbbells at your sides, palms facing each other. Slightly bending your elbows, raise your arms 45 degrees to the sides. Stop when your arms are parallel to the floor.
- Keeping your arms in the same position, pull your shoulders towards your ears. Hold the position, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Tips
- Try not to bend your back while moving. Instead, keep your chest up and stay upright throughout the exercise.
- Don't lift weights too high. Stop when your arm is parallel to the floor.
Alternative Exercises
High Plank Shoulder Taps
A core and upper-body stability exercise performed in a high plank while alternating hand taps to the opposite shoulder, building anti-rotation strength, balance, and shoulder control.
Dumbbell Shrug
A dumbbell Shrug is the best exercise for toning your upper back muscles, building big traps, and improving your posture.
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