Dumbbell Shrug

A strength exercise targeting the trapezius by lifting the shoulders while holding dumbbells at your sides.

Instructions:

• Stand upright with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended at your sides

• Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and your core engaged

• Lift your shoulders as high as possible towards your ears

• Pause briefly at the top for maximum contraction

• Lower your shoulders slowly back to the starting position

Common mistakes:

• Rolling the shoulders instead of lifting straight up

• Using momentum instead of controlled movement

• Holding your breath during the movement

• Letting the arms bend or swing