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Dumbbell Shrug

beginner Dumbbell

Trapezius isolation exercise using dumbbells.

Primary Muscles

Traps

Secondary Muscles

Forearms

Instructions

Hold dumbbells at sides. Shrug shoulders straight up toward ears, hold briefly at top, lower slowly.

Common Mistakes

Rolling shoulders forward or back, not pausing at top, using too much weight.

Variations

  • Barbell Shrug
  • Behind-the-Back Shrug
  • Cable Shrug