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Dumbbell Scaption Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Dumbbell Standing Around World demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Around World
2
Around the World Lying on Floor demonstration

Around the World Lying on Floor
3
Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze demonstration

Palms Above Head Elbow Squeeze
4
Ring Y Raise demonstration

Ring Y Raise
5
Dumbbell Standing Behind Back Shoulders Press demonstration

Dumbbell Standing Behind Back Shoulders Press
6
Kettlebell Upright Row demonstration

Kettlebell Upright Row
7
Arnold Press demonstration

Arnold Press
8
Dumbbell Alternate Shoulder Press demonstration

Dumbbell Alternate Shoulder Press
9
Barbell Overhead Squat demonstration

Barbell Overhead Squat
10
Shoulders Rotation demonstration

Shoulders Rotation
11
Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press demonstration

Dumbbell One-Arm Shoulder Press
12
Dumbbell Bench Seated Press demonstration

Dumbbell Bench Seated Press

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Dumbbell Scaption trains

Primary Deltoid Anterior Deltoid Lateral

Secondary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head Serratus Anterior Trapezius Upper Fibers

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