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Shrug (Mid-Back) - Dumbbell

Equipment:Dumbbell
Type:Isolation
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Middle Back, Traps

Secondary

Shoulders

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie prone on incline bench (30-45 deg).

  2. 2

    Hold DB each hand, arms hanging down, palms facing.

  3. 3

    Keeping arms straight, squeeze shoulder blades together.

  4. 4

    Lift dumbbells slightly via scapular retraction.

  5. 5

    Focus on middle back contraction.

  6. 6

    Hold briefly.

  7. 7

    Lower slowly.

  8. 8

    Repeat.