Dumbbell Incline Shrug
Seated back against an inclined bench with the dumbbells hanging at the sides, shrug up toward the ears; the back rest keeps the torso still.
How to do it
Setup
Back against an inclined bench, feet flat, a dumbbell hanging at each side, arms straight.
Steps
- Lift the shoulders toward the ears, the back staying on the pad.
- Pause with the traps tight.
- Lower until the bells hang long.
Common mistakes
Sliding up the bench as the shoulders rise: feet planted, back still. Bells swinging into the bench legs: keep them hanging straight at the sides. Elbows bending: the arms stay straight.
Breathing
Exhale on the shrug, inhale lowering.
