5 Best Exercises for a Strong Upper Back

#5 Dumbbell Shrug

The dumbbell shrug is an isolated exercise that targets the muscles in the upper back region with utmost precision. In addition, the exercise also tones the muscles in the neck and the shoulder region.

Instructions

Step 1: Stand straight and hold dumbbells in both the hands. The arms should be fully extended in the initial position.

Step 2: Lift the dumbbells by extending the shoulders upwards. Always make sure to keep the arms straight while lifting the free weights.

Step 3: Hold for a moment and return to the initial position.

Important tip: Multiple variations of the dumbbell shrug could be performed using barbells, cables or elastic bands.

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Edited by Alan John