Dumbbell Shrug

How to do it

1. 01Stand erect with a dumbbell on each hand (palms facing your torso), arms extended on the sides.
2. 02Lift 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.
3. 03Lower the dumbbells back to the original position.
4. 04Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

Alternatives & substitutions

Same movement pattern, same primary muscles — swap by what you have.