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Dumbbell shrug

Stand tall, dumbbells at the sides, arms long, chin level.

Dumbbell shrug
  1. 1Lift the shoulders straight up toward the ears.
  2. 2Pause at the top. Don't roll them.
  3. 3Lower until the shoulders are fully down.

Easy to miss: Rolling the shoulders in a circle, or bending the elbows.

Muscles

TrapsForearms

Copper on the figure is a prime mover. The softer tone helps.