Shrug and Raise

Functional exercise that develops the upper back and entire shoulder

Stand with your arms at your sides, your palms facing inward, and a dumbbell in each hand. Raise your shoulders toward your ears.

Keeping your shoulders shrugged, bend your elbows at 90-degree angles and lift the weights to your sides in a motion similar to the one you use for a lateral raise.

Your arms should go no higher than your shoulders. Return to the starting position. Do two sets of 10 repetitions.