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Strength Training
Dumbbell Shrug
Beginner


About This Exercise
Stand erect with a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing your torso), arms extended on the sides.
1Setup
Stand erect with a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing your torso), arms extended on the sides.
2Execution
Lift the dumbbells by elevating the shoulders as high as possible while you exhale. Hold the contraction at the top for a second. Tip: The arms should remain extended at all times. Refrain from using the biceps to help lift the dumbbells. Only the shoulders should be moving up and down. Lower the dumbbells back to the original position. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Pro Tips
- Lower the dumbbells back to the original position.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.