How to Do Shoulder Shrugs

A nice thick neck and wide traps are a display of strength. Attaining these two seem hard, but with the right exercises they do not need to be. Shoulder shrugs are such an exercise.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dumbbells

How to Do Shoulder Shrugs

1. Grasp dumbbells with a weight that you can handle for 8 repetitions.

2. Stand with the weights to your side letting the weights slowly pull and stretch your traps. This is the starting position.

3. Slowly shrug your shoulders up feeling the contraction of the muscles in your traps. Hold the contraction for a split second.

4. Slowly lower the weights to your side.

5. Let the weights pull and stretch your traps until you reach the starting position. Repeat for 8 repetitions.

Tips & Warnings

• To get the most out of this exercise complete the repetitions slow and controlled.
• Use straps to help you hold the weight if your grip is not strong enough.

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