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Dumbbell Shrug
A dumbbell shrug targeting the upper trapezius for neck and upper back thickness.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- trapezius · rhomboids
- Goals
- hypertrophy
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Stand holding dumbbells at your sides.
- Shrug your shoulders straight up as high as possible.
- Hold briefly, then lower.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Do not roll your shoulders.
- Focus on squeezing the traps at the top.