How to do: Dumbbell Scaption

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Dumbbell Scaption — starting position — Start position

Dumbbell Scaption — finishing position — Finish position

Step-by-step instructions

1This 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.
2Begin 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.
3Continue until your arms are parallel to the ground, and then return to the starting position.

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Photos & base instructions from the open-source Free Exercise DB (public domain).