Shrugs, Dumbbells

Stand with straight body, the hands are hanging freely on the side and hold each a dumbbell. Lift from this position the shoulders as high as you can, but don't bend the arms during the movement. On the highest point, make a short pause of 1 or 2 seconds before returning slowly to the initial position. When training with a higher weight, make sure that you still do the whole movement!

Exercise Profile

Category
Isolation
Primary Muscle
Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate

Recommended Sets & Reps

beginner
3 sets of 10-12 reps
intermediate
4 sets of 8-10 reps
advanced
4 sets of 6-8 reps

Frequently Asked Questions

What muscles does Shrugs, Dumbbells work?

Shrugs, Dumbbells primarily targets the shoulders.

What equipment do I need for Shrugs, Dumbbells?

Shrugs, Dumbbells requires dumbbell.

Is Shrugs, Dumbbells good for beginners?

Shrugs, Dumbbells is rated intermediate difficulty. Some experience is recommended.

Is Shrugs, Dumbbells a compound or isolation exercise?

Shrugs, Dumbbells is a isolation exercise, meaning it focuses on a single joint and muscle group.