Traps exercise · dumbbell
Dumbbell Incline Shrug
The dumbbell incline shrug is a dumbbell exercise that targets the traps, with the shoulders assisting.
How to do the dumbbell incline shrug
- Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Place your feet flat on the ground and let your arms hang straight down with your palms facing your body.
- Keeping your arms straight, shrug your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible.
- Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the traps. The shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all trap exercises or every dumbbell exercise.
