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
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Set up a decline bench at a 45 degree angle.
2
Lie face down on the bench with your chest and stomach resting against it.
3
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms fully extended towards the floor.
4
Keeping your arms straight, raise your shoulders towards your ears as high as possible.
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Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.