How to Do Dumbbell Shrugs

Dumbbell shrugs are a basic exercise that are easy to do, and help build up your back, neck and shoulders. Dumbbell shrugs, when part of a comprehensive workout program, can help give you the upper body you desire.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dumbells
• Mirror (optional)

How to Do Dumbbell Shrugs

1. Grip a dumbbell in each hand, holding them down at your side.

2. Holding the dumbbells, lift your shoulders as high as possible.

3. Lower your shoulders, without rolling them forward or backward.

4. Repeat steps 3 and 4 as many times as you are able, or as desired.

Tips & Warnings

• Dumbbell shrugs can be performed either standing completely upright, or very slightly bent forward.
• Watching yourself performing dumbbell shrugs in front of a mirror can help to ensure you are doing the exercise with proper form.
• As with any weight lifting activity, make sure you are physically fit enough to perform the action. Those with bad backs should avoid doing dumbbell shrugs.

Resources

• A video tutorial on dumbell, or shoulder, shrugs from Expert Village

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