Scaption

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About

This move targets your delts and scapula to boost shoulder function.

How to Scaption

Starting Position

Hold the dumbbells with your palms facing each other.

Proper Form

1. Slowly raise your arms diagonally at a 30 to 45-degree angle.

2. Stop at shoulder height and then slowly lower them down.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you go up, and inhale when you come down.

Precautions

1. Keep your shoulders from shrugging up.

2. Do not raise your arms above shoulder height.

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About

How to Scaption

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

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Scaption

About

How to Scaption

Starting Position

Proper Form

Breathing Technique

Precautions

From the Community

Scaption Related Reading

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The trap bar deadlift isn't a shortcut — it's the smarter pull, backed by posterior-chain research

Rep range almost doesn't matter for muscle growth — what 4 RCTs actually say

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