Primary Muscle: Traps
Equipment: Dumbbell
Level: Beginner
Purpose: To target the trapezius muscle. By performing this exercise seated, you effectively isolate the trapezius muscle.
Execution: From a seated position, grasp a dumbbell in each hand and hold them to either side of your body. Keeping your body upright, shrug your shoulders as high as you can. Squeeze at the peak contraction before lowering the dumbbells slowly to the start position. Avoid using momentum to lift the weight and allow the weight you stretch your traps before pulling up for another repetition.
