Kettlebell Incline Shrug
Strengthen your traps with Kettlebell Incline Shrugs! This exercise targets your upper back for a stronger, more defined physique.
The Kettlebell Incline Shrug mainly works the traps and neck. You'll need: incline bench or kettlebells.
Required Equipment
Kettlebell Incline Shrug Muscles Worked
Primary
Upper Traps (trapezius, upper fibers); Neck (back) (levator scapulae)
Kettlebell Incline Shrug Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Kettlebell Incline Shrug
Adjust an incline bench to a comfortable angle (around 45 degrees is typical).
Sit back on the bench with your feet flat on the floor and your chest firmly against the pad.
Hold a kettlebell in each hand with a neutral grip, letting your arms hang straight towards the floor.
Ensure your neck is in a neutral position, in line with your spine.
Without using your biceps or any arm muscles, shrug your shoulders straight upwards, contracting your upper trapezius muscles.
Hold the contraction at the top for a brief moment.
Slowly lower the kettlebells back to the starting position, feeling a stretch in your trapezius.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Kettlebell Incline Shrug FAQs
What muscles does the Kettlebell Incline Shrug work?
The Kettlebell Incline Shrug mainly works the traps and neck. The main muscles are the trapezius and levator scapulae.
What equipment do you need for the Kettlebell Incline Shrug?
Incline bench or kettlebells.
What workout day should the Kettlebell Incline Shrug go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Kettlebell Incline Shrug variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Decline Shrug, Barbell Wide Shrug, Cable Seated Reverse Shrug and Dumbbell Decline Shrug.
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