Dumbbell Decline Shrug Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Trapezius Upper Fibers
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Trapezius Upper Fibers
- Secondary Muscles
- Levator Scapulae, Trapezius Middle Fibers
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 4.5
- Alternate Names
- Dumbbell Shrug
How to: Dumbbell Decline Shrug
- Start by holding a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended at your sides.
- Stand straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Raise your shoulders towards your ears while keeping your arms straight.
- Pause at the top of the movement for a moment and squeeze your traps.
- Lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting too heavy, leading to compromised form.
- Rolling shoulders instead of directly lifting.
Modifications
- Perform the shrug in a seated position to reduce lower back strain.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine during the exercise.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
Dumbbell Decline Shrug Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
trapezius
dumbbell
shoulders
upper body