Traps exercise

How to do Incline Shrug (Dumbbell)

Beginner isolation exercise for the traps, done with dumbbells.

Primary muscles
Traps
Also works
Upper back
Equipment
Dumbbells
Level
Beginner
Ayme tracks
Weight and reps

Step by step

  1. Lie chest down on a bench set to about 45 degrees, a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Shrug your shoulders up and back toward your ears.
  3. Pause, then lower slowly to a full stretch.