Dumbbell Shrug (female)

Dumbbell Shrug demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Stand straight holding a dumbbell in each hand, allowing them to hang at arm length by your sides
  • 2Keep your back straight, exhale and raise your shoulders as high as you can
  • 3Pause at the top of the contraction then slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position
  • 4Repeat for the desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Avoid rolling the shoulders
  • Keep the movements controlled without jerking the dumbbells
  • Focus on lifting the weights by elevating your shoulders, not by using your biceps

Dumbbell Shrug Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs