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Middle Back Shrug

Also known as: scapular retraction, prone shrug

Middle Back Shrug — end positionMiddle Back Shrug — start position
1 · Start position2 · End position

How to do the Middle Back Shrug

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. 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. As you inhale go back to the starting position. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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