dumbbell incline shrug

Equipment

dumbbell

Target muscle

traps

How to perform

1. 1

   Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand.

2. 2

   Place your feet flat on the ground and let your arms hang straight down with your palms facing your body.

3. 3

   Keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible.

4. 4

   Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.

5. 5

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.