How to do Seated Dumbbell Shrug

Shoulders & Traps Exercise Training Workout

Sit down on a bench, with feet planted on the ground, and a dumbbell in each hand. With the dumbbells in hand and head looking forward, back straight against the pad, abs tight, and feet planted, shrug the dumbbells up using your traps (bring your shoulders and traps up to your ears) keeping your arms fully extended (don't bend your arms). Do not roll your shoulders backward or upward to bring them up either. It should be brought up in a linear motion. Squeeze your traps at the top of the movement. Slowly bring your shoulders down in a linear movement until your arms are hanging down again.