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Lever Shrug

An exercise for the Back - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partBack Target muscleTraps EquipmentLeverage Machine

Step by step

  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.

Muscles worked

Traps (primary)Shoulders

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