Dumbbell Shrug
- Main muscle
- Back
- Also works
- Forearms
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Movement
- Isolation · Single-joint
Equipment
- Dumbbells
How to do it
- Stand tall with a dumbbell in each hand at your sides, palms facing your body.
- Lift your shoulders up toward your ears as high as you can, arms staying straight.
- Hold for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders.
Beginner tip: Lift your shoulders straight up and down; no need to roll them.