TrapsBeginner
Dumbbell Shrug
How to do it
- 1
Hold a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.
- 2
Stand tall with a neutral neck.
- 3
Shrug your shoulders straight up as high as possible.
- 4
Lower slowly to a full stretch.
Common mistakes
- Jutting the head forward.
- Using a short, bouncy range.
Tips
- Dumbbells let the arms hang naturally at your sides.
- Combine with farmer carries for complete trap work.
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