Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.
Lift shoulders straight up, engaging traps. Hold briefly at the top, then lower slowly with control. Keep arms straight and head neutral.
Focus on lifting your shoulders directly upward towards your ears, avoiding any forward or sideways movement, to ensure you're primarily targeting your trapezius muscles. Maintain straight arms throughout the exercise to isolate the shoulder movement and prevent arm fatigue, ensuring the focus remains on the traps. Actively squeeze your traps at the top of the movement to maximize muscle contraction and engagement, feeling the muscle working. Avoid rolling your shoulders or shrugging excessively, as this can shift the focus away from the intended muscle group and potentially cause injury. Keep your chest lifted and open to promote proper posture and allow for a full range of motion in the shoulder elevation.
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