Shrugs with dumbells

Primary target:
Back (Trapezius)
Secondary target:
Difficulty:
(5/10)
Equipment required:
Dumbbells
How many reps should I do?
What weight should I use?
Techniques
  1. Stand with feet hip width apart, knees slightly bent, a dumbell in either hand resting comfortably by your side
  2. Keeping your arms totally striaght, raise your shoulders up towards your ears
  3. Now slowly lower your arms again until your shoulders are relaxed
  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until you can no longer maintain the correct technique
Tips
  • Be sure not to bend your elbows at all, keep those arms straight
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