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Upper Traps
Dumbbell Shrug
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Target
Upper Traps
Category
Upper body · Strength
Difficulty
Beginner
Sets
3
Reps
10-15
Execution
How to perform
Elevate the shoulders vertically and pause briefly at the top.
Technique
Key form tips
- 1Elevate the shoulders vertically and pause briefly at the top
- 2Keep each repetition controlled and maintain tension through Upper Traps.
- 3Use a range of motion you can control without changing your setup.
Avoid
Common mistakes
- 1Using momentum or rushing the lowering phase.
- 2Letting the working position change as fatigue builds.
- 3Losing tension through Upper Traps to force extra repetitions.