Dumbbell Decline Shrug
Expert Advice
Focus on isolating the trapezius muscles by minimizing the use of your arms and keeping your neck neutral.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie prone (face down) on a decline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, arms hanging straight down.
- Shrug your shoulders straight up towards your ears, squeezing your traps at the top.
- Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down.
- Keep your arms straight throughout the movement.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Details
Primary
Traps100%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Special Bench
Exercise Type
Strength
