The standing dumbbell shrug is a popular movement to build and strengthen the trapezius muscles. It’s a often trained on a bodybuilding-style shoulder or back training day, but can also work well in full-body or strength-focused training.
Benefits
Simple to set up and perform
With the help of lifting straps, you can go very heavy
Easy to add intensity by pausing for 1-3 seconds at the top of the movement
