Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultybeginner
trapsback
Dumbbell Decline Shrug
The dumbbell decline shrug is an isolation exercise targeting the trapezius muscles. It is performed lying face down on a decline bench, holding dumbbells with arms extended, and shrugging the shoulders upward.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Set up a decline bench at a 45-degree angle.
- 2.Lie face down on the bench with your chest and stomach resting against it.
- 3.Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms fully extended towards the floor.
- 4.Keeping your arms straight, raise your shoulders towards your ears as high as possible.
- 5.Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- 6.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
shouldersrhomboids
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