Dumbbell incline shrug

Dumbbell incline shrug

The dumbbell incline shrug targets the trapezius muscles by having the lifter sit on an incline bench and perform a shrugging motion with dumbbells. This variation emphasizes the upper traps and can help improve posture and upper back strength.

The dumbbell incline shrug targets the trapezius muscles by having the lifter sit on an incline bench and perform a shrugging motion with dumbbells. This variation emphasizes the upper traps and can help improve posture and upper back strength.

The dumbbell incline shrug targets the trapezius muscles by having the lifter sit on an incline bench and perform a shrugging motion with dumbbells. This variation emphasizes the upper traps and can help improve posture and upper back strength.

How to Do the Dumbbell incline shrug

How to Do the Dumbbell incline shrug

How to Do the Dumbbell incline shrug

Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand. Place your feet flat on the ground and let your arms hang straight down with your palms facing your body. Keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible. Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Traps

Traps

Secondary Muscles

shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Body Part

Back

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