Traps exercise

How to do Kelso Shrug (Dumbbell)

Beginner isolation exercise for the traps, done with dumbbells.

Primary muscles
Traps
Also works
Upper back
Equipment
Dumbbells
Level
Beginner
Ayme tracks
Weight and reps

Step by step

  1. Lie chest-down on an incline bench, dumbbells hanging, arms straight.
  2. Pull your shoulder blades back and together, not up.
  3. Hold for a second, then let them spread apart.