Dumbbell shrug

Muscles worked: Back
Back
🔧 Dumbbells ↕ Pull 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty:

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Begin by holding dumbbells at your sides, palms facing your legs, and keeping your arms straight. Engage your glutes and lift your shoulders upward, as if shrugging, while maintaining a firm arm position. Briefly pause at the top of the movement before returning to the initial stance.

Muscles Worked

Trapezius Upper
Secondary: Levator Scapulae, Trapezius Middle

Tips

Choose a dumbbell weight that allows for 6-8 repetitions with good form. Keep your arms straight throughout the exercise to effectively work your upper trapezius muscles. Prevent any twisting of your shoulders during the lift.

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