How to Do a Shoulder Shrug Exercise

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Tip 1 - Dumbbell Shrug Exercise Guide and Video

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Everson Todoroki | permalink

Get detailed instructions on Dumbbell Shrug. Learn correct technique with our Dumbbell Shrug video, photos, tips and reviews.
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For further reading: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/detail/view/name/dumbbell-shrug ^[1]

Tip 2 - Barbell Shrug Exercise Guide and Video

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Alan Marash | permalink

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]

Tip 3 - Sharpen Up your Shrug Technique

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Meutia Chaerani | permalink

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]

Tip 4 - 4 Moves For Bigger Traps

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Hildeberto Rocha | permalink

Add inches to these high profile muscles with four targeted exercises.

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

Tip 5 - Barbell & Dumbbell Shrugs - STOP Rolling Your Shoulders!

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Sarvatt | permalink

Do you roll your shoulders during barbell or dumbbell shrugs? Learn why rolling your shoulders is wrong, dumb, and dangerous.
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For further reading: http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/rolling-shoulders-during-shrugs/ ^[5]

Tip 6 - How to Do Shoulder Shrugs Properly | LIVESTRONG.COM

Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago | Submitted by Morten Haure - Petersen | permalink

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]