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Dumbbell Shrug

Dumbbell Shrug — starting positionDumbbell Shrug — end position
Primary muscles
Traps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation · Pull

How to do the Dumbbell Shrug

  1. 1

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

  2. 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. 3

    Lower the dumbbells back to the original position.

  4. 4

    Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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