Dumbbell shrugs

Dumbbell Shrugs
Dumbbell shrugs develop the trapezoid muscles. The advantage of dumbbells is that they allow you to work each side separately. ...

Dumbbell Shrugs:
This exercise is excellent for working the traps. Secondary stress is placed on the forearms from gripping the weights.

Dumbbell Shrugs For Thick Traps
Lean slightly forward when performing dumbbell shrugs. This angle allows you to incorporate more of the trapezius, and builds more muscle mass. It will also allow you to use more weight.

Dumbbell shrugs with rotation
Upright rows with hands spread
One-arm dumbbell rows ...

Superset:
Dumbbell Shrugs 3 sets x 10-12 reps
External Rotations (for strengthening of the rotator cuff) 3 sets x 15-20 reps
Superset:
Leg Raises 4 sets x 25 reps (30 second rest)
Crunches 4 sets x 25 reps (30 second rest) ...

See also: Muscle, Dumbbell, Strength, Back, Exercise