Fitness Tips — single-arm dumbbell shrugs mistakes

One-arm dumbbell shrug is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the traps and to a lesser degree also targets the forearms and shoulders. The only one-arm dumbbell shrug equipment that you really need is the following: dumbbells. But there are some of the common mistakes you should avoid when performing single-arm dumbbell shrugs: Excessive Momentum and SwingingIt's tempting to use momentum to heave the weight up, but this reduces trap activation and can lead to injury. Focus on controlled, deliberate shrugging motions. Arching the BackArching the back excessively to try and lift the weight higher takes the focus off the...

The dumbbell shrug is a trapezius exercise that involves shrugging your shoulders while holding a pair of dumbbells.  The exercise can also be performed with a barbell, in which case it is called a barbell shrug. Here are the steps to properly perform single-arm dumbbell shrugs: Stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in one hand at your side with your palm facing inwards. Keep your arm extended but not locked out, with a slight bend in the elbow. Maintain good posture - keep your chest up and core braced. Initiate the movement by shrugging the...