dumbbell decline shrug
dumbbell decline shrug is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Set up a decline bench at a 45-degree angle.
Step 2
Lie face down on the bench with your chest and stomach resting against it.
Step 3
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms fully extended towards the floor.
Step 4
Keeping your arms straight, raise your shoulders towards your ears as high as possible.
Step 5
Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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