Kettlebell Incline Shrug
Strengthen your traps with Kettlebell Incline Shrugs! This exercise targets your upper back for a stronger, more defined physique.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Instructions
1. Adjust an incline bench to a comfortable angle (around 45 degrees is typical).
2. Sit back on the bench with your feet flat on the floor and your chest firmly against the pad.
3. Hold a kettlebell in each hand with a neutral grip, letting your arms hang straight towards the floor.
4. Ensure your neck is in a neutral position, in line with your spine.
5. Without using your biceps or any arm muscles, shrug your shoulders straight upwards, contracting your upper trapezius muscles.
6. Hold the contraction at the top for a brief moment.
7. Slowly lower the kettlebells back to the starting position, feeling a stretch in your trapezius.
8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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