Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.
Lift shoulders straight up, squeezing shoulder blades together at the peak. Hold briefly, then slowly lower to the starting position, maintaining straight arms.
To ensure proper form, keep your arms straight throughout the movement, preventing any arm bending or swinging that could shift the focus away from your upper back and shoulders. Actively squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement to maximize engagement of the muscles targeted in this exercise, feeling the contraction between your shoulder blades. Focus solely on elevating your shoulders towards your ears, avoiding any unnecessary movement in your neck or head, which can reduce the effectiveness of the exercise and potentially cause discomfort. Maintain a neutral gaze forward to prevent tilting your head and straining your neck muscles, ensuring the movement is isolated to your shoulders. Finally, engage your core muscles to stabilize your torso and maintain good posture throughout the exercise, which will help you control the movement and prevent lower back strain.
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