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lever shrug

lever shrug exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: traps. Equipment: leverage machine.

lever shrug exercise demonstration
Target muscle
traps
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
back
Equipment
leverage machine

Secondary muscles

shoulders

How to perform

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself on the leverage machine with your back against the pad.
  2. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and keep your arms straight.
  3. Keeping your back straight, lift your shoulders up towards your ears as high as possible.
  4. Hold the contraction for a moment, then slowly lower your shoulders back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.