Dumbbell High Shrug


Pro Tip

For added benefit, lower the dumbbells slowly while lowering them.


How To

  1. Stand upright with one dumbbell in each hand and palms facing inward.
  2. Exhale and shrug your shoulders while driving your elbows upwards and keeping the dumbbells at your sides.
  3. Continue until the dumbbells reach the middle of your abdomen.
  4. Inhale and lower the dumbbells, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Upper Back

A significant portion of the upper region of your back. It is widest in the middle, forming a diamond shape that connects the middle of your back to both of your shoulder blades and the upper portion of your neck. It is comprised of three regions. Each region has a different function and is trained in different ways.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Back Shoulder

Outer region of your upper back as well as the back area of your shoulder.

Inner Forearm

A group of muscles on the inside of your lower arm.

Outer Forearm

A group of muscles on the outside and sides of your lower arm.

Side Shoulder

Outer portion of your shoulder.


Equipment

Dumbbells

When gripping dumbbells, make sure you position your hands in the middle of the bar and not at the end next to the plates.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment