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dumbbell shrug

dumbbell shrug is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your body.

Step 2. Keep your arms straight and let the dumbbells hang by your sides.

Step 3. Raise your shoulders as high as possible, as if you are trying to touch your ears with your shoulders.

Step 4. Hold the contraction for a second, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

traps

Secondary muscles

shoulders

Primary body parts

back

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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