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Dumbbell Silverback Shrug

Dumbbell Silverback Shrug illustration

Primary muscles: Trapezius

Secondary muscles: Shoulders, Forearms

Dumbbell
Dumbbell

How to do the Dumbbell Silverback Shrug

  1. Set up in the starting position for the Dumbbell Silverback Shrug, ensuring proper alignment and a neutral spine.
  2. Engage your core and the target muscles before initiating the movement.
  3. Perform the movement through the full range of motion with controlled tempo.
  4. Return to the starting position and repeat for the prescribed number of repetitions.

Form tips

  • Maintain a neutral spine and engaged core throughout the movement.
  • Use a controlled tempo — avoid using momentum to complete the rep.
  • Breathe steadily, exhaling during the effort phase of the movement.

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