Exercises / Dumbbell shrug

Dumbbell shrug GIF

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Worked muscles

TrapeziusMusculus trapezius
ForearmsMusculi antebrachii
RhomboidsMusculi rhomboidei

Equipment: Dumbbells
Level: beginner
Loop: One repetition, 2.77 seconds

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How to do a dumbbell shrug

Stand holding dumbbells at sides
Arms straight, palms facing body
Shrug shoulders straight up
Hold at top
Lower with control

Form tips

Don't roll shoulders
Hold the squeeze at top
Let traps stretch at bottom
Keep arms straight
Heavier weight okay for this exercise