Dumbbell Shrugs
This exercise strengthens the upper traps and builds shoulder girdle strength. It helps with carrying and heavy pulling exercises.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Stand with dumbbells at your sides.
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Raise your shoulders toward your ears.
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Hold briefly at the top.
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Lower under control.
Beginner's guide
§ 03 · GuideThis exercise strengthens the upper traps and builds shoulder girdle strength. It helps with carrying and heavy pulling exercises.
You should feel it in your upper traps around the neck and shoulders. It should not be felt mainly in your arms or forearms.
A common mistake is rolling the shoulders or pulling with the arms. Lift your shoulders straight up, keep your arms straight, and lower with control.
How to get started at the gym
§ 04 · SisuLiftDumbbell Shrugs is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 05 · TipsKeep your arms straight; lift using only your shoulders.
Dumbbells allow for a more natural range of motion.
More exercises: Neck
§ 06 · Same muscles
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