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Dumbbell shrug hold alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the dumbbell shrug hold, best matches first.

  1. Barbell power shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  2. Barbell shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs barbell.
  3. Behind-the-back shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs barbell and squat rack.
  4. Cable shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs cable machine.
  5. Dumbbell shrugTrains the traps, same movement.
  6. Dumbbell shrugTrains the traps, same movement.
  7. Hex bar shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs trap bar.
  8. Kettlebell shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs kettlebells.
  9. Smith machine shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs smith machine.
  10. Band shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  11. Band Y raiseTrains the traps, same movement, needs resistance bands.
  12. Barbell upright rowTrains the traps, same movement, needs barbell.

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