Dumbbell Shrug

Train your traps with this focused dumbbells exercise.

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Instructions

  1. Stand erect with a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing your torso), arms extended on the sides. for best results.
  2. Lift the dumbbells by elevating the shoulders as high as possible while you exhale. Hold the contraction at the top for a second. Tip: The arms should remain extended at all times. Refrain from using the biceps to help lift the dumbbells. Only the shoulders should be moving up and down. for best results.
  3. Lower the dumbbells back to the original position. for best results.
  4. Repeat this exercise for the recommended amount of repetitions. for best results.

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