Movement guide
Supraspinatus
Initiates and assists arm elevation while helping stabilize the shoulder joint.
01
Thumb-up scaption
Arm elevation · Light dumbbells
Also works
Deltoids; trapezius and serratus anterior rotate the shoulder blade
How to perform +
With thumbs up, lift your arms slightly forward of your sides to a comfortable height, then lower slowly.
Keep the weights light and avoid shrugging.
Example volume · 2 sets × 8–12 reps