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Dumbbell shrug alternatives

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

  1. Barbell shrugTrains the traps, same movement, needs barbell.
  2. Farmer's carryTrains the traps.
  3. Power cleanTrains the traps, needs barbell.

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