FEATURES MUSCLES Traps, upperback EQUIPMENT Dumbells DIFFICULTY Easy To isolate and build your trap muscles, dumbbell shrugs are an excellent exercise. You can do these with either a barbell or dumbbell. MEDIA INSTRUCTIONS Prep Grab a dumbbell or barbell from the weight rack Start Ensure that your arms are extended while you are upright with chest forwards. Movement Lift the weight upward and focus on engaging your shoulders while keeping your arms extended After a pause, slowly lower the weights to the start position. End Once completing your set, re-rack the weights. TIPS Keep the weights moderate to low if needed to engage the muscles properly. Shrugs can also be done with a barbell, resistance band and a modified pulley as well. Do you have more tips? Post in the comment below.
