FlexDumbbell Shoulder Shrugs
Muscles worked
- Trapezius Upper Fibers
- Levator Scapulae
- Rhomboid Major
- CategoryPull
- Default target3 sets × 8–12 reps per side
- EquipmentDumbbells
- Movement patternIsolation Upper
- Training stylesHypertrophy, Strength
Technique
Setup
Stand tall with feet shoulder-width apart, holding heavy dumbbells at your sides (neutral grip).
Movement
Elevate your shoulders toward your ears as high as possible. Hold for 1 second, then lower slowly.
Form Tip
Do not roll your shoulders forward or backward; move them strictly up and down. Rolling can lead to shoulder impingement.
Increase Difficulty
Add a 3-second hold at the top of each rep or use heavier weights with lifting straps.
Decrease Difficulty
Use lighter weights or perform the movement seated.
Hear the cue
The trainer's spoken setup and form tip for this exercise — the same clips Flex plays in a session.