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Shrug - Dumbbell

Equipment:Dumbbell
Type:Isolation
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Traps

Secondary

Shoulders

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Stand tall, feet shoulder-width.

  2. 2

    Hold dumbbell each hand, arms extended at sides, palms facing body.

  3. 3

    Exhale, elevate shoulders straight up towards ears.

  4. 4

    Keep arms straight.

  5. 5

    Focus on trap contraction.

  6. 6

    Hold peak contraction briefly.

  7. 7

    Inhale, slowly lower shoulders back to start.

  8. 8

    Repeat.