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gif_boxDumbbell Shrug
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DumbbellCategory
strength
Mechanic
isolation
Cal/min
6.1
Force
pull
Dumbbell Shrug is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Traps in the Back region. Performed using dumbbell, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Shoulders.
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing your body.
Keep your arms straight and let the dumbbells hang by your sides.
Raise your shoulders as high as possible, as if you are trying to touch your ears with your shoulders.
Hold the contraction for a second, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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