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Dumbbell
Dumbbell Shoulder Shrugs
Dumbbell shrugs for the upper traps, supporting neck and shoulder durability and loading the grip hard.
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Why it matters for golf
The traps support the shoulder girdle and help absorb the forces of thousands of swings. Heavy shrugs also load the grip hard, and grip strength tracks with clubhead speed.
Coaching cues
- Stand tall, arms long.
- Shrug straight up toward the ears.
- Pause at the top, lower slow.
- No rolling the shoulders.
Common faults
- Rolling the shoulders in a circle.
- Bending the elbows to cheat height.
- Bouncing reps with momentum.