How to Do Dumbbell Shrug: Step by Step
- Hold dumbbells at sides
- Shrug shoulders up toward ears
- Squeeze traps at top
- Lower slowly
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Rolling shoulders
- Using momentum
- Not pausing at top
Dumbbell Shrug Tips
- Start with bodyweight or light weight to master the form before progressing
- Focus on the mind-muscle connection — think about the target muscle working
- Control both the lifting and lowering phases for maximum muscle activation
- Use a tempo of 2 seconds up, 1 second pause, 2 seconds down for best results
Muscles Worked
trapsshouldersback
Equipment
dumbbells
Tracking
Count reps