Dumbbell Shrug Video & Instructions

Dumbbell Shrug video exercise guide. On this page you'll learn how to do a Dumbbell Shrug using the correct technique. Below you'll find the Dumbbell Shrug video, pictures, exercise instructions, and tips on how to get the most out of the exercise. Click the play button below to start the video!

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Exercise Instructions:

The dumbbell shrug is a simple by very effective way of working the upper traps. Grasp a pair of dumbbells and stand straight up with the dumbbells by your sides. Let your shoulders "sag" down as far as possible. Keeping your body fixed, slowly shrug your shoulders straight up as high as possible (don't rotate back or forwards!). Pause for a count of 1-3, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position. Repeat for desired reps.

Tips:

You don't need to rotate the shoulders forward or back when doing shrugging exercises, this is a myth! You should shrug straight up as high as possible. Pause at the top of the movement to get the best results from the exercise.

More Dumbbells Traps Exercises:

  1. Dumbbell Shrug
  2. Seated Dumbbell Shrug
  3. Dumbbell Upright Row
  4. One Arm Dumbbell Upright Row
  5. Tate Press

EXERCISE PROFILE

Primary Muscle(s):
Traps
Secondary Muscle(s):
None
Mechanics:
Isolation
Equipment:
Dumbbells

Excercise Pictures