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Exercise: Dumbbell Shrugs
Main Muscle Worked: Traps
Other Muscles Worked:
Equipment: Dumbbell
Type of Exercise: Isolation
Welcome to the full guide on how to perform Dumbbell Shrugs from Built Fit. Below you will learn how to perfect your form and technique for this exercise. Be sure to read the information on how to start and perform the exercise and then view the images and video to see it in action. Built Fit stresses the importance on perfecting the form of Dumbbell Shrugs before you begin adding additional weight.
Starting Position: Hold a dumbbell in each hand your palms facing in. Your arms should be extended straight down to your side.
Performing the Exercise: Slowly lift the weight up, keeping your arms straight, by raising your shoulders. You should be able to feel it isolating your traps. Slowly return the dumbbells to the starting position.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and look forward
- Relax your shoulders to being the lift
- Pause at the top of the lift
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