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Kelso shrug

Home + Gym3 × 12Dumbbells, incline bench

How to do it

  1. Lie chest-down on an incline bench or hinge forward
  2. Pull the shoulder blades back and together
  3. Hold one second, release slowly

Common mistake: Bending the arms into a row.

Famous: Named after strength coach Paul Kelso

Also works: Upper back

Swap: Dumbbell shrug

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