Dumbbell Shrug

Muscles involved

TrapeziusBack

How to do it

1. Stand with your back straight, holding dumbbells with your arms extended. 2. Keep your palms facing your torso and your arms completely extended during the entire movement. 3. Elevate your shoulders towards your ears as high as possible without bending your elbows. 4. Lower in a controlled manner to the starting position and repeat.

Equipment required

Mancuernas

Muscles worked

MaleFemale

Trapezius upper fibersTrapezius middle fibers

Tips

- Avoid rotating your shoulders; the movement is strictly vertical. - Keep your arms straight and your palms facing your torso. - Do not use excessive weight that forces you to bend your elbows.

Difficulty