Dumbbell Shrug
Dumbbells at the sides, shrug up toward the ears and lower under control.
How to do it
Setup
Stand tall, dumbbells hanging at the sides, palms in.
Steps
- Shrug straight up toward the ears.
- Pause at the top.
- Lower into a full stretch.
Common mistakes
Circling the shoulders: vertical only. Elbows bending: arms are straps. Cutting the stretch: let the bells pull the traps long at the bottom.
Breathing
Exhale on the shrug, inhale lowering.
