All Upper Traps lifts

Dumbbell Shrug

This is training information, not medical advice.

Dumbbell Shrug starting positionDumbbell Shrug finishing positionDemo

Primary

Secondary

Equipment

Dumbbells

Difficulty

Beginner

How to perform

  1. Hold dumbbells at your sides and stand tall.
  2. Shrug the shoulders upward as high as possible.
  3. Lower slowly.

Tips

  • A slight pause at the top increases tension.
  • Keep the neck long—do not jut the chin.

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