How to Do a Shoulder Shrug Exercise

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Dumbbell Shrug Exercise Guide and Video More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Everson Todoroki | permalink
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Get detailed instructions on Dumbbell Shrug. Learn correct technique with our Dumbbell Shrug video, photos, tips and reviews.
Tags: Dumbbell Shrug, Traps, Dumbbell
For further reading: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/dumbbell-shrug ^[1]

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Barbell Shrug Exercise Guide and Video More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Alan Marash | permalink
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Get detailed instructions on Barbell Shrug. Learn correct technique with our Barbell Shrug video, photos, tips and reviews.
Tags: Barbell Shrug, Traps, Barbell
For further reading: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/barbell-shrug ^[2]

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Sharpen Up your Shrug Technique More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Meutia Chaerani | permalink
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Leave your straps at home and try this alternating grip approach
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For further reading: http://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/shoulders-exercises/sharpen-your-shrug-technique ^[3]

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4 Moves For Bigger Traps More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Hildeberto Rocha | permalink
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Add inches to these high profile muscles with four targeted exercises.

For further reading: http://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/4-moves-bigger-traps ^[4]

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Barbell & Dumbbell Shrugs - STOP Rolling Your Shoulders! More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Sarvatt | permalink
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Do you roll your shoulders during barbell or dumbbell shrugs? Learn why rolling your shoulders is wrong, dumb, and dangerous.
Tags: shrugs,shoulders,barbell shrugs,dumbbell shrugs,traps,shoulder,exercise

For further reading: http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/rolling-shoulders-during-shrugs/ ^[5]

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How to Do Shoulder Shrugs Properly | LIVESTRONG.COM More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Morten Haure - Petersen | permalink
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Shoulder shrugs target your upper trapezius muscles, also known as the traps. In colloquial gym language, well-developed upper traps are often called a yoke. Located on your upper back and across the back of your shoulders, big, strong traps can be useful in contact sports such as wrestling, football, hockey, boxing and rugby as they provide...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/538180-how-to-do-shoulder-shrugs-properly/ ^[6]

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Meutia Chaerani, Everson Todoroki, Alan Marash, Morten Haure - Petersen, Sarvatt, Hildeberto Rocha

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1. http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/dumbbell-shrug

2. http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/barbell-shrug

3. http://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/shoulders-exercises/sharpen-your-shrug-technique

4. http://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/4-moves-bigger-traps

5. http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/rolling-shoulders-during-shrugs/

6. http://www.livestrong.com/article/538180-how-to-do-shoulder-shrugs-properly/