Dumbbell Shrug

Learn how to do Dumbbell Shrug with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.

4K
MET 4 Traps कंधे Dumbbells

Dumbbell Shrug is a Dumbbells exercise that primarily targets the Traps, with secondary activation of the कंधे. It has a MET value of 4, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 140 calories in a 30-minute session..

How to Do Dumbbell Shrug

A strength exercise targeting the trapezius by lifting the shoulders while holding dumbbells at your sides.


💡 Instructions:


  • Stand upright with a dumbbell in each hand, arms fully extended at your sides

  • Keep your feet shoulder-width apart and your core engaged

  • Lift your shoulders as high as possible towards your ears

  • Pause briefly at the top for maximum contraction

  • Lower your shoulders slowly back to the starting position


⚠️ Common mistakes:


  • Rolling the shoulders instead of lifting straight up

  • Using momentum instead of controlled movement

  • Holding your breath during the movement

  • Letting the arms bend or swing

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Muscles Worked by Dumbbell Shrug

Primary Traps
Secondary
कंधे

Equipment

  • Dumbbells

Calories Burned Doing Dumbbell Shrug

कैलोरी कैलकुलेटर

MET 4
अनुमानित खपत
140 कैलोरी

कैलोरी = MET × वज़न (kg) × समय (घंटे)

Quick Facts: Dumbbell Shrug

Type
Dumbbells exercise
Primary muscle
Traps
Secondary muscles
कंधे
MET value
4
Calories (30 min, 70kg)
≈ 140 cal
Video quality
4K with male and female demonstrations

FAQ: Dumbbell Shrug

What muscles does Dumbbell Shrug work?

Dumbbell Shrug primarily targets the Traps, with secondary engagement of the कंधे.

How do you do Dumbbell Shrug correctly?

A strength exercise targeting the trapezius by lifting the shoulders while holding dumbbells at your sides. 💡 Instructions: Stand upright with a dumbbell...

Is Dumbbell Shrug good for beginners?

Dumbbell Shrug has a MET value of 4, indicating a moderate intensity exercise appropriate for most fitness levels.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Shrug?

Dumbbell Shrug requires: Dumbbells.

What are the benefits of Dumbbell Shrug?

Dumbbell Shrug strengthens the Traps, engages the कंधे.

What exercises are similar to Dumbbell Shrug?

Similar exercises to Dumbbell Shrug include বারবেল শ্রাগ, Prone Dumbbell Around-the-Worlds, ফেস পুল – দড়ি, Machine Shrugs – Gym80.

Is Dumbbell Shrug better than বারবেল শ্রাগ?

Both Dumbbell Shrug and বারবেল শ্রাগ target the Traps. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.

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