Dumbbell shrug

Dumbbells

Also called db shrug

Dumbbell shrug, start positionDumbbell shrug, end position
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Stand holding dumbbells at your sides with arms straight. Lift the shoulders straight up toward the ears, pause at the top, then lower slowly.

  1. Straight up, no rolling
  2. Pause at the top
  3. Slow lowering

Movement

Pattern
Shrug
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Dumbbells

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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