Allow your arms to hang down at your sides, keeping your palms facing towards your body and the dumbbells parallel to the floor.
Slowly raise your shoulders towards your ears in a shrugging motion, ensuring you keep your arms straight and do not use your biceps to lift the weights.
Hold the shrug at the top for a moment, squeezing your shoulder muscles.
Slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position, controlling the movement, to complete one rep.
Pro Tip
Controlled Movements: Avoid the common mistake of using momentum to lift the weights. Instead, lift the dumbbells by elevating your shoulders as high as possible while you exhale. Keep the lift controlled and steady, focusing on the muscles being worked. Maintain Posture: Keep your back straight and your head in a neutral position throughout the exercise. Avoid the mistake of straining your neck or rounding your back, as this can lead to injury and detract from the effectiveness of the exercise. Focus on the Squeeze: The key to getting the most out of the Dumbbell Incline Shrug is