Demo & instructions
Dumbbell Shrug
Also known as: Standing Dumbbell Shrug
Instructions
A shrug with a dumbbell hanging at each side. With the weights beside you rather than in front, your arms fall in a natural line and each shoulder has to do its own share.
- Movement
- Shrug
- Type
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 8–20 reps
Setup
- 1Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides, palms facing your thighs.
- 2Set your feet hip-width apart and let your arms hang completely straight.
Execution
- 1Lift both shoulders straight up toward your ears.
- 2Squeeze at the top for a moment.
- 3Lower slowly until your shoulders hang long again.
Breathing
Exhale as you shrug up; inhale as you lower.
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Training use
Strength
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