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Dumbbell decline shrug

Beginner

Dumbbell decline shrug is a isolation dumbbell exercise for the traps, also working the front delts and upper back.

What it works

Primary muscle

Traps

Also works

Front deltsUpper back

Equipment
Dumbbell
Type
Isolation · Pull
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Set up a decline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. 2Lie face down on the bench with your chest and stomach resting against it.
  3. 3Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms fully extended towards the floor.
  4. 4Keeping your arms straight, raise your shoulders towards your ears as high as possible.
  5. 5Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell shrugDumbbell
  • Dumbbell incline shrugDumbbell
  • Barbell shrugBarbell
  • Cable shrugCable
  • Band shrugResistance band
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