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Dumbbell shrug: how to do it with good form

Dumbbell shrugs train the traps, the upper back muscles between the neck and the shoulders.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Stand with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides.

  2. 2

    Lift your shoulders straight up towards your ears as high as you can.

  3. 3

    Pause for a second at the top.

  4. 4

    Lower slowly.

Common mistakes

  • Rolling the shoulders around.
  • Bending the elbows and pulling with the arms.
  • A short range with too much weight.

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