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Dumbbell Decline Shrug V. 2

An exercise for the Back - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partBack Target muscleTraps EquipmentDumbbell

Step by step

  1. Set up a decline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Lie face down on the bench with your chest and stomach resting on it.
  3. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other and your arms fully extended.
  4. Keeping your arms straight, raise your shoulders as high as possible while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Hold the contraction for a brief pause, then lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Traps (primary)ShouldersRhomboids

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