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gif_boxDumbbell Incline Shrug
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DumbbellCategory
strength
Mechanic
isolation
Cal/min
6.1
Force
pull
Dumbbell Incline Shrug is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Traps in the Back region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders.
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Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand.
Place your feet flat on the ground and let your arms hang straight down with your palms facing your body.
Keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible.
Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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