Dumbbell Decline Shrug (female)

Dumbbell Decline Shrug demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Lay face-down on a decline bench with a dumbbell in each hand
  • 2Allow your arms to hang straight down, palms facing each other
  • 3Lift your shoulders as high as you can, shrugging them towards your ears
  • 4Hold for a second and then slowly lower your shoulders
  • 5Repeat for the desired number of reps

Tips:

  • Keep your neck in a neutral position
  • Do not use your biceps to lift the dumbbells, the movement should come from your shoulders
  • Exhale as you shrug upwards and inhale as you lower back down
  • Make sure to use a weight you can control to avoid injury

Dumbbell Decline Shrug Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs