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Upper Back · Intermediate

Dip Shrugs

Straight-arm scapular depression drill performed from a stable parallel-bar support.

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Dip Shrugs demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Upper BackShouldersTriceps

Equipment

Parallel Bars

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Hold the top of the dip bars with straight elbows and your body suspended between your hands.
  2. 02Allow your shoulders to rise slightly toward your ears so your body lowers a small distance.
  3. 03Press the bars down and depress your shoulder blades to lift your body without bending your elbows.
  4. 04Pause briefly in the tall supported position while keeping your neck long and chest controlled.
  5. 05Repeat the short scapular motion without turning it into a full dip or using your legs.

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