Incline Dumbbell Shrug

Body region

• Back
• Neck

Equipment

• Dumbbells
• Adjustable Bench

Technique

1. Set a bench at about 45 degrees and lie face down on it, chest on the pad.
2. Let the dumbbells hang straight down below your shoulders.
3. Shrug your shoulders up and slightly back toward your ears.
4. Lower them slowly until your arms hang loose again.

Cues

• Keep the arms straight; the movement comes from the shoulders.
• Pause briefly at the top.

Common mistakes

• Bending the elbows to pull the weight.
• Rolling the shoulders in circles.

Alternatives

• Kelso Shrug
• Dumbbell Shrug