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Visual demonstration of the Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Shrugs exercise

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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Other
Primary muscles
Trapezius
Equipment
Dumbbells
Exercise guide

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Shrugs

5 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Seated Dumbbell Shoulder Shrugs is a exercise.

Step by step

How to perform it

  1. Sit on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand beside your legs.
  2. Keep your back straight and shoulders relaxed.
  3. Lift your shoulders as high as possible, shrugging towards your ears.
  4. Hold for 1-2 seconds then slowly lower your shoulders back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the planned number of repetitions.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026

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