Shrugs with dumbells

Shrugs with dumbellsShrugs with dumbells
Primary target:
Back (Trapezius)
Secondary target:
None
Difficulty:
(5/10)
Equipment required:
How many reps should I do?
What weight should I use?

Techniques

To perform the Shrugs with dumbells safely, please follow these steps:
  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

Alternatives

Seated military press with barbell
Shrugs with barbell
Neck rotation stretch
Upright row with dumbells
Upright row with resistance band
Military press on fitball
Neck stretch
Upright row with barbell