How to Do Dumbbell Silverback Shrug

Dumbbell Silverback 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 Silverback Shrug

  1. 01Assume a wide stance with feet outside shoulder-width and hinge at the hips until the torso is nearly parallel to the floor.
  2. 02Hold two dumbbells with arms hanging vertically and palms facing inward toward the shins.
  3. 03Drive the shoulder blades upward toward the ears without bending the elbows or lifting the torso.
  4. 04Pause for one second at the top of the contraction to feel the tension in the upper back.
  5. 05Lower the dumbbells back to the starting point while maintaining the flat back position.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Silverback 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.
  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

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

Prevent the lower back from arching by maintaining a slight tuck of the pelvis and keeping the ribs pulled down toward the hips.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Silverback Shrug questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Silverback Shrug work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Silverback Shrug correctly?

Assume a wide stance with feet outside shoulder-width and hinge at the hips until the torso is nearly parallel to the floor. Hold two dumbbells with arms hanging vertically and palms facing inward toward the shins. Drive the shoulder blades upward toward the ears without bending the elbows or lifting the torso. Pause for one second at the top of the contraction to feel the tension in the upper back. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting point while maintaining the flat back position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Silverback Shrug?

Prevent the lower back from arching by maintaining a slight tuck of the pelvis and keeping the ribs pulled down toward the hips.

Is Dumbbell Silverback Shrug suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Silverback Shrug?

Dumbbell Silverback Shrug uses dumbbell.

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