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Strength exercise

Dumbbell Shrugs

How to do it

  1. Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand at arm's length by the sides, palms facing the body.
  2. Brace the core and let the arms hang straight without bending the elbows.
  3. Elevate the shoulders straight up toward the ears, working the traps along the upper back.
  4. Hold the top position for a one count squeeze.
  5. Lower the shoulders back down slowly under control.
  6. Avoid rolling the shoulders forward or backward during the movement.

Muscles worked

TrapeziusLarge triangular muscle in the upper back responsible for moving and stabilizing the scapula. All Trapezius exercises

Related Traps exercises

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Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbells
Primary muscles
Trapezius
Measured in
Reps and weight