Shoulders · Quick demonstration
Shoulder Shrug
Lift your shoulders straight up, then lower with control. These demonstrations show the dumbbell variation.
Two points to remember
Rear view
Watch the rear viewTarget muscles
Upper trapezius
Grip and forearms support the movement.
How to do it
- Stand tall with dumbbells at your sides and keep your arms straight.
- Raise your shoulders toward your ears without rolling them or bending your elbows.
- Pause briefly, then lower slowly while keeping your neck relaxed.
Move your shoulders; keep your arms long.
Common mistakes
- Rolling your shoulders instead of lifting them straight up.
- Bending your elbows to lift the dumbbells.
- Swinging the weights or jutting your head forward.
