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Seated Dumbbell Shrug

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Muscles worked

High load
Traps · Upper
Low load
Forearms

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Sit upright on a bench with a dumbbell hanging at each side. Raise your shoulders toward your ears without bending your elbows or rolling your shoulders. Lower slowly.

Form cues

  • Sit tall without swinging.
  • Lift and lower the shoulders vertically.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

NeckShoulderElbowWristUpper backLower back

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.