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How to do Dumbbell Shrug

Primary muscle: Back · Secondary: Shoulders, Forearms

BackBeginnerDumbbellIsolation
Dumbbell Shrug start and end positionDumbbell Shrug start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Hold dumbbells at your sides with palms facing your body
  2. Stand tall, brace your core, and let your arms hang relaxed
  3. Lift your shoulders straight up toward your ears
  4. Hold the trap squeeze for one to two seconds at the top
  5. Lower fully back down under control

Coaching tip

Unlike a bar, dumbbells don't drag against your legs; you can carry the shoulders through a full range.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: neck. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

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