- 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.
Dumbbell Shrug mainly works: Trapezius, Back. It also involves: Trapezius upper fibers, Trapezius middle fibers.
What is Dumbbell Shrug good for?
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The dumbbell shrug isolates the traps. It builds the upper back and supports good shoulder posture.
How do you do Dumbbell Shrug with proper form?
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- 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.