SIMPLE SHOULDER SHRUG

SIMPLE SHOULDER SHRUG

TARGETED MUSCLES: SHOULDER/NECK

A 2011 study involving 537 people in Denmark found that participants with work-related neck pain got significant relief by doing specific neck-strengthening exercises, including shoulder shrugs with dumbbells

Start with your feet flat on the floor, in a standing position. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart.

With your arms at your sides, turn your palms to face each other. If you’re doing the exercise with weights, bend down and grab them now. 

Bend your knees slightly so that they line up with (not past) your toes. Keep your chin up, facing straight ahead, and your neck straight.

While you inhale, bring your shoulders as high up toward your ears as you can. Do the movement slowly so that you feel the resistance of your muscles.

Hold..Hold..Hold.. for 10 seconds.

Lower your shoulders back down and breathe out before repeating the movement.

Aim for 3 sets of 10 repetitions to start. You can increase the number of reps as you build up your shoulder strength.