Target Muscle

    Traps

    Equipment

    Dumbbell

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    Dumbbell Decline Shrug

    The dumbbell decline shrug is an isolation exercise targeting the trapezius muscles. It is performed lying face down on a decline bench, holding dumbbells with arms extended, and shrugging the shoulders upward.

    Also Works

    ShouldersRhomboids

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Set up a decline bench at a 45 degree angle.

    2. 2

      Lie face down on the bench with your chest and stomach resting against it.

    3. 3

      Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms fully extended towards the floor.

    4. 4

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

    5. 5

      Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.

    6. 6

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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