Incline Dumbbell Shrug

Rest your chest on an incline bench, support yourself with your knees and feet, and let both dumbbells hang.

Keep your elbows straight and draw your shoulder blades together with a short shrug.

Briefly draw your shoulders together, then slowly release to the starting position.

This movement primarily works your trapezius. Focus on controlling the motion through these muscles.

Avoid lifting your chin or bending your elbows to pull the dumbbells up.

Exhale as you draw your shoulders together and inhale as you release.

Keep your arms long so the movement does not become a row.