In a recent Reddit thread, natural bodybuilders discussed ... If you've never done shrugs, it's all in the name. Lift your shoulders toward your ears while keeping your arms straight, emphasizing ...

One of the best exercises for this purpose is shoulder shrug. This exercise specifically targets the trapezius muscle, which plays a crucial role in the movement of your shoulder blades ...

The most common mistake with the shrug—especially when you're using free weights—is rolling the shoulders. This can put your shoulder joints in a poor spot and also takes the target muscle ...

This time around, there's more variation. More specifically, there's a change to your squat positioning, plus the miscellaneous inclusion of shrugs, and some basic abs exercises.

Stand holding a pair of dumbbells or kettlebells at your sides in a neutral grip. Squeeze your shoulder blades, abs, and glutes to create full-body tension. Keep your gaze straight ahead to maintain a ...