Shrugs
Isolation exercise · accessory
How to do it
- Stand tall and hold the weight at your sides.
- Lift your shoulders straight up toward your ears.
- Lower them under control again and avoid rolling them.
Muscles involved
- trapezius
- 100
- upperBack
- 20
- lats
- 20
- obliques
- 10
- forearms
- 10
- shoulders
- 10
- serratus
- 5
- abdominals
- 5
At a glance
- Type
- Isolation exercise
- Movement pattern
- accessory
- Equipment
- dumbbells
- Alternatives
- barbell, resistance band, kettlebells, water bottles, stones, watering can, loaded bag
- Variations
- both arms
Follow along in the app
This exercise is in both apps. Pick whichever suits you.
Trainer
Guided strength training with a 3D coach, set by set.
Treeceps
The same exercise, inside your virtual fitness world.