Dumbbell Shrug

Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand at the sides with the arms straight.

Elevate the shoulders straight up as high as possible, pause briefly, then lower under control to a full stretch.

• Move straight up and down
• Pause at the top
• Let the shoulders travel fully down

• Rolling the shoulders
• Bending the elbows to lift
• Tiny bouncing range

• Barbell shrug
• Smith machine shrug

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