Dumbbell Incline Shrug (female)

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Instructions:

  • 1Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand at arms length
  • 2Lift your shoulders up as far as you can towards your ears
  • 3Pause, then lower your shoulders back down
  • 4Repeat for the desired number of reps

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight and stable throughout the exercise
  • Avoid using your body to lift the weights, focus on using your trapezius muscles
  • Maintain a controlled movement with no jerking
  • Exhale as you lift the weights, inhale as you lower them

Dumbbell Incline Shrug Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs