Dumbbell Shrug demonstration

Dumbbell Shrug.

Shrug your shoulders with dumbbells. Builds the upper traps.

Traps Dumbbell beginner back

How to do it

  1. Stand tall. Dumbbells at your sides.
  2. Shrug shoulders straight up.
  3. Lower under control.

Form cues

  • Dumbbells hanging at sides
  • Shrug straight up — no rolling
  • Squeeze hard at the top, lower slow

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