Strength

Dumbbell Shrug

"Dumbbell Shrug targets the trapezius muscles in the upper back and neck. It involves lifting weights using shoulder movement, improving neck and shoulder strength and stability and aiding in better posture."
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Dumbbell Shrug instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended, and palms facing your torso.
2
Raise your shoulders up as high as possible as if you were trying to touch your ears, keeping your arms straight.
3
Hold the contraction at the top for a moment, then lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
4
Avoid rolling your shoulders forward or backwards.
5
Repeat for the programmed number of reps.
Stand up straight with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended, and palms facing your torso.
Raise your shoulders up as high as possible as if you were trying to touch your ears, keeping your arms straight.
Hold the contraction at the top for a moment, then lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
Avoid rolling your shoulders forward or backwards.
Repeat for the programmed number of reps.
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