How to do a dumbbell shrug

traps, upper back

Muscles worked
traps, upper back
Where
At the gym
Equipment
  • Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. Stand tall with heavy dumbbells at your sides.
  2. Lift your shoulders straight up toward your ears.
  3. Hold for a second at the top, then lower slowly.
Common mistake

Rolling the shoulders in circles.

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