- Don’t think of this as an "explosive" exercise. Instead, keep every rep smooth and controlled and use a deliberate cadence while really aiming to forcefully squeeze your traps on every rep.
- In the bottom position of the exercise, allow the the dumbbells to hang forward so that you feel a good stretch in your traps.
- This exercise takes a bit of practice in order to really feel your traps working, so make sure to start off with lighter weights until you nail down the proper form before increasing.
- To increase the activation of your trap muscles even further, you can use a set of lifting straps or lifting hooks to fully eliminate your grip from the equation.