Target Muscle

    Traps

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    Scapula Dips

    Scapula dips are a bodyweight exercise targeting the traps and upper back, focusing on scapular retraction and depression. This movement helps improve shoulder stability and strength.

    Also Works

    RhomboidsShoulders

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and your arms extended in front of you.

    2. 2

      Bend your knees slightly and hinge forward at the hips, keeping your back straight.

    3. 3

      Lower your body by bending your elbows and retracting your shoulder blades, as if you are trying to squeeze a pencil between them.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push through your hands to extend your elbows and return to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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