Single-Leg Single-Arm Scaption

Description

This dumbbell exercise mainly targets the rotator cuff and deltoid muscles of the shoulder complex while challenging the one-leg balance and stability.

Benefits

  • This compound exercise targets mainly the deltoid and rotator cuff muscles.
  • This exercise also challenges the glutes and quadriceps muscles of the stance leg.
  • This variation will help address any muscle imbalances between both sides.
  • This exercise will also challenge the core muscles and the balance and stability of the stance leg.

Risks

  • This exercise can injure the lower back and spine if not correctly executed.
  • This exercise can also hurt the shoulders, elbows, ankles, knees and hips with poor form.
  • Proper execution and progression of resistance are a must to avoid injuries.
  • Beginners should always start with light resistance and practice good form first.

Additional Information

Target Muscles

Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

N/A

Stabilizer Muscles

Abs, Calves, Glutes, Obliques

Experience

Beginner (1-2 years)

Equipment

1 x Dumbbell

Exercise Type

Strength

Exertion

35%

Cardio Intensity

10%

Force

Pull

Mechanic

Isolated

Force Detail

Unilateral

Functions

N/A

Intensity

N/A

Bearing

N/A

Impact

N/A

Utilities

N/A

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