Dumbbell Shrug

Set-up

• Stand tall holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides, palms facing your thighs.

How to do it

1. Raise both shoulders straight up as if trying to touch your ears.
2. Hold the top position for a second.
3. Let your shoulders sink slowly back to the start.

Coaching cues

• Let the dumbbells hang from straight arms: only your shoulders move.
• Look straight ahead with your neck long and relaxed.

Common mistakes

• Rolling the shoulders forwards or backwards in circles.
• Bending the elbows to help the weights up.