To perform trap shrugs, specifically standing dumbbell shrugs as described in the reference, the key movement involves raising your shoulders straight up towards your ears and then lowering them back down.
Performing Standing Dumbbell Shrugs
Shrugs primarily target the trapezius muscles, often referred to as "traps." The technique described focuses on the vertical movement of the shoulders.
Here's how to execute the movement based on the provided reference:
- Starting Position: Position yourself, potentially viewed from the side (as suggested by "We'll go to the side" in the video).
- Upward Movement: From the starting position, pull your shoulders straight up. Imagine you are trying to touch your shoulders to your earlobes. The goal is to bring your shoulders as high as possible towards your ears.
- Downward Movement: After reaching the peak of the movement, lower your shoulders all the way back down to the starting position.
The essence of the exercise is this simple up-and-down motion of the shoulders.
