Dumbbell Single-Arm Shrug
The dumbbell shrug one side at a time, the free hand on the hip; with one bell the trunk has to stay upright instead of leaning away from it.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, a dumbbell hanging at one side, arm long, the free hand on the hip.
Steps
- Shrug the loaded shoulder straight up toward the ear.
- Hold the top for a beat without leaning away.
- Lower the shoulder all the way down; switch sides after the set.
Common mistakes
Leaning away from the bell to lift it higher: stand straight; the shoulder moves, not the trunk. Rolling the shoulder in a circle: straight up, straight down. Bending the elbow to help: the arm only hangs.
Breathing
Exhale on the shrug, inhale lowering.
