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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
traps
Secondary muscles
shoulders
Primary body parts
back
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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