Kelso shrug

Dumbbells, high incline bench

Also called kelso shrugs

Kelso shrug, start positionKelso shrug, end position
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Lie chest down on a high incline bench with arms hanging and dumbbells in hand, then pull the elbows back and squeeze the shoulder blades together.

  1. Arms long, shoulders relaxed
  2. Pull the elbows back, squeeze the blades
  3. Hold briefly, lower under control

Movement

Pattern
Horizontal pull
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Bench, Dumbbells

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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