Keep your arms fully extended and your back straight, then exhale as you lift the dumbbells by elevating your shoulders as high as possible.
Hold the contraction at the top for a second, making sure not to try to lift the dumbbells by using your biceps.
Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the original position as you inhale, ensuring your shoulders are not hunched forward.
Repeat the exercise for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Pro Tip
**Controlled Movements**: Avoid jerking or using momentum to lift the weights. The movement should be slow and controlled, both on the way up and on the way down. This ensures that your muscles, rather than momentum, are doing the work and also helps to prevent injury. **Proper Grip**: Hold the dumbbells with your palms facing your torso. Your hands should be slightly wider than shoulder width apart. Avoid gripping the dumbbells too tightly as this can lead to tension in the wrists and forearms. **Focus on the Right Muscles**: The primary muscles worked in the dumbbell shrug are the trapezius muscles in your upper back and neck. Make sure you're feeling the exercise there, not in your arms