dumbbell incline shrug
dumbbell incline shrug is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand.
Step 2
Place your feet flat on the ground and let your arms hang straight down with your palms facing your body.
Step 3
Keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible.
Step 4
Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down 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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