How to Do Dumbbell Incline Shrug

Dumbbell Incline Shrug is a back exercise using dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Back

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Incline Shrug

  1. 01Lie chest-down on an incline bench set to 45 degrees holding a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. 02Let the arms hang straight down toward the floor with a neutral grip.
  3. 03Shrug the shoulders toward the ears by contracting the upper traps, keeping the elbows locked.
  4. 04Pause and squeeze the shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement.
  5. 05Lower the dumbbells back down slowly to feel a stretch across the tops of the shoulders.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Incline Shrug

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Upper back Pulls the shoulder blades together and back.
  • Lats Pulls the arms down and toward the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Ensure the bench is at a 45 degree angle to align the pull with the fibers of the upper trapezius.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Incline Shrug questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Incline Shrug work?

Dumbbell Incline Shrug is catalogued as a back exercise in A90 Training Club, with the back as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Incline Shrug correctly?

Lie chest-down on an incline bench set to 45 degrees holding a dumbbell in each hand. Let the arms hang straight down toward the floor with a neutral grip. Shrug the shoulders toward the ears by contracting the upper traps, keeping the elbows locked. Pause and squeeze the shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement. Lower the dumbbells back down slowly to feel a stretch across the tops of the shoulders.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Incline Shrug?

Ensure the bench is at a 45 degree angle to align the pull with the fibers of the upper trapezius.

Is Dumbbell Incline Shrug suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Incline Shrug is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Incline Shrug?

Dumbbell Incline Shrug uses dumbbell.

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