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Shrugs
Equipment Required
- a pair of dumbbells
Technique
- Start by standing upright with your feet shoulder-width apart and the knees relaxed, while holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Let your arms hang at your sides with the palms facing in.
- Pull the weight up by raising the shoulders towards the ears without bending the elbows.
- After a pause slowly return to the starting position.
Key points to remember
- keep the abdominals tight and the lower back in a neutral position
Alternatives
- the intensity of this exercise can be modified using a variety of weights and by modifying the number of repetitions and sets
- any weighted object can be used rather than dumbbells, so this exercise can be performed at home without the need of specific equipment.
Related Pages
- more Dumbbell Exercises
- Free weights for sale in the fitness store
