Intermediate
Overhead Dumbbell Shrug
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Overhead Dumbbell Shrug is one of the best exercises for toning your upper back muscles, building big traps, and improving your posture.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, hold a pair of dumbbells directly over your shoulders with your arms fully extended. -
Step 2
Squeeze your core and lift your shoulders as high as possible, pushing your weight toward the ceiling. Pause in the standing position, then relax your shoulders and return to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Overhead Dumbbell Shrug targets Delts, Traps as seen below.
Exercise Tip
- Avoid bending your arms while moving. Keep your arms fully extended.
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Dumbbell Shrug
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