1:3 Tempo DB Shrug

Build bigger traps with time under tension. 1 second up, 3 seconds down. AI verifies your tempo.

Instructions

  • Hold heavy dumbbells at sides.
  • Shrug shoulders straight up to ears (1 second).
  • Squeeze hard at the top.
  • Lower shoulders slowly (3 seconds).
  • Keep arms straight throughout.

Common Mistakes

  • Rolling shoulders (bad for rotator cuff)
  • Bending elbows
  • Dropping weight too fast
  • Jutting head forward

Benefits

  • Trap Size
  • Neck Strength
  • Posture

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