The traps (trapezius muscles) span from the middle of your back and neck to your shoulders, and the best way to target them ...

The dumbbell shrug exercise involves holding two dumbbells down at your sides and shrugging your shoulders up and back down again. It’s a variation of the shrug exercise that isolates your ...

Stand holding a pair of dumbbells or kettlebells at your sides in a neutral grip. Squeeze your shoulder blades, abs, and glutes to create full-body tension. Keep your gaze straight ahead to maintain a ...

Grab a dumbbell in each hand and hold them down at your sides with a neutral grip. Keep your arms straight as you lift your shoulders toward your ears. Pause for 2 seconds and then lower the ...

Stand holding a pair of dumbbells or kettlebells at your ... Your posture should be sound when you shrug period: Shoulders back, glutes squeezed, abs tight. Having your arms at your sides will ...

Make sure your shoulders stay above your hips. Grab the dumbbell with your working hand. Squeeze your glutes and abs to create full-body tension. Your back should be flat, with your head in a ...

Also, despite being a lot larger and heavier than (some) dumbbells ... Here's your workout: Shoulder press Upright rows Shoulder shrugs Bicep curls Keen for more barbell workouts?