Category: Health & Wellness

Shoulder Shrugs: Don’t Shrug them Off!

This exercise is probably the simplest of the posture exercises on this website, but don’t shrug it off!  All you need for this exercise is a pair of dumbbells (and progressively as you get stronger, heavier and heavier dumbbells).  Be sure to check out the bodybuilding tips article for advice on how to keep proper form. The great thing about exercising to fix posture is you are no longer relying on an outside solution like a posture brace or surgery like spinal decompression.  Shoulder shrugs are a very effective exercise, and actually very easy to build muscle with.  This exercise mainly works your traps (the trapezius muscles).  It is also a very powerful core exercise (they include lower back exercises, abs exercises, pelvis exercises, and assist with weight loss).  Core exercises also increase stability and balance.  The shoulder shrug is a pretty fun exercise, and you’ll be surprised at how much you can lift. Stand…