Scaption Raise

Step-by-step technique for Scaption Raise, an exercise for side delts using dumbbells. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

How to do it

  1. Stand with a dumbbell in each hand in front of your thighs.
  2. Raise the dumbbells up at a 30-degree angle in front of you (in a V).
  3. Raise to shoulder height with thumbs up.
  4. Lower under control.
Coach tip: The V angle is shoulder-friendly and hits the delt broadly.

Muscles worked

Primary: Side Delts
Secondary: Front Delts, Rotator Cuff

Scaption Raise is a strength exercise that loads the side delts using dumbbells. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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