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Dumbbell Jump Shrug

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Dumbbell Jump Shrug

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Author

Owen Jones

Updated

17 Sep 2024

Demonstration Video

  • Description
  • Instructions
  • Muscle Groups
  • Tips

Exercise Description

Dumbbell Jump Shrug is a free weight exercise that primarily targets the traps and, to a lesser degree, also targets the quads, calves, glutes, hamstrings, and shoulders. This exercise is also good to improve metabolic conditioning.

Exercise Instructions

  • Step 1

    Standing in a partial squat, feet shoulder-width apart, hold a pair of dumbbells, palms facing each other.
  • Step 2

    Lower yourself into a full squat, then quickly come up and pull your shoulders towards your ears. Land softly and return to the starting position.

Muscle Groups

Dumbbell Jump Shrug targets Glutes, Hamstrings, Quads, Shoulders, Total Body, Traps as seen below.

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Exercise Tips

  • Slightly bend your knees and flex your waist to cushion your landing.
  • Raise with your feet, not with your hands.