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Middle Back Shrug Exercise

Middle Back Shrug is a Intermediate Strength exercise using Dumbbell for Middle Back. Lie facedown on an incline bench while holding a dumbbell in each hand. Y...

Intermediate Dumbbell Middle Back
Middle Back Shrug exercise form

Exercise Details

Category
Strength
Level
Intermediate
Equipment
Dumbbell
Force
Pull
Mechanic
Isolation
Primary muscles
Middle Back
Secondary muscles
None listed

How to Do Middle Back Shrug

  1. Lie facedown on an incline bench while holding a dumbbell in each hand. Your arms should be fully extended hanging down and pointing towards the floor. The palms of your hands should be facing each other. This will be your starting position.
  2. As you exhale, squeeze your shoulder blades together and hold the contraction for a full second. Tip: This movement is just like the reverse action of a hug, or trying to perform rear laterals as if you had no arms.
  3. As you inhale go back to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.