Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultybeginner
trapsback
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.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand.
- 2.Place your feet flat on the ground and let your arms hang straight down with your palms facing your body.
- 3.Keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible.
- 4.Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
- 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
shoulders
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