The dumbbell incline shrug targets the trapezius muscles by having the lifter sit on an incline bench and perform a shrugging motion with dumbbells. This variation emphasizes the upper traps and can help improve posture and upper back strength.
Also Works
Shoulders
How to Perform
1
Set an incline bench to a 45 degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand.
2
Place your feet flat on the ground and let your arms hang straight down with your palms facing your body.
3
Keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible.
4
Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.