Dumbbell Shrug

Dumbbell Shrug — Start position
Start position
Dumbbell Shrug — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Dumbbell
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
isolation
Force
pull

Muscles worked

  • traps

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Stand erect with a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing your torso), arms extended on the sides.

  2. Lift the dumbbells by elevating the shoulders as high as possible while you exhale. Hold the contraction at the top for a second. Tip: The arms should remain extended at all times. Refrain from using the biceps to help lift the dumbbells. Only the shoulders should be moving up and down.

  3. Lower the dumbbells back to the original position.

  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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