Kettlebell Incline Shrug

Category

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Difficulty

Intermediate

Equipment

Kettlebells, Bench

Primary muscles

Trapezius, Rhomboids

Secondary muscles

Deltoids

How to do it

1. Lie face down on an incline bench with a kettlebell in each hand and your arms hanging straight down.
2. Shrug your shoulders up toward your ears as high as you can.
3. Hold briefly at the top and squeeze your upper back.
4. Lower your shoulders slowly to the starting position and repeat.

Form tips

• Keep your chest on the bench and your arms straight throughout.
• Lift straight up toward your ears without rolling your shoulders.
• Keep your neck neutral and your chin slightly tucked.