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Dumbbell shrug

VeryWellFit: "The dumbbell shrug helps strengthen the large trapezius muscles that run along the neck and upper back, helping with head, neck, and shoulder movements." [ID: db_shrug]

Instructions

First time: Do 10 reps, starting at a light weight

Steps:

1. Start position: Stand with a strong core and good posture, holding a dumbbell in each hand, hanging at your sides
2. Raise your shoulders straight up, shrugging them toward your ears, and hold for a beat
3. Return to start position; rinse and repeat

Little help

Video: demo of dumbbell shrug, www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6qbq4Lf1FI

Article: "How to Build Neck Strength, And Why It’s Important" by VeryWellFit, www.verywellfit.com/how-to-build-neck-strength-5499079

Video: demo of a seated dumbbell shrug, www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0YiQ2y3rO8

Image source: LiveStrong, www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6qbq4Lf1FI