Incline Dumbbell Shrug
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Traps · Mid
- Medium load
- Upper back · Rhomboids
- Low load
- Traps · Upper
Primary muscles
How to do it
Lie chest-down on an incline bench with a dumbbell hanging from each hand. Keeping your elbows nearly straight, draw your shoulder blades together to lift the weights slightly. Pause, then let the shoulder blades separate under control.
Form cues
- Draw your shoulder blades together.
- Keep your arms relaxed and your neck neutral.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
NeckShoulderElbowWristUpper back
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.