Machine shrug

Muscles worked: Back
Back
🔧 Machine ↕ Pull 🏋️ kg × reps Difficulty:

Muscle outlines from Body Muscles by Ivan Vulović, Apache 2.0 — regrouped and recoloured for Muscle Train.

How to perform

Assume a standing position in front of the shrug machine. Hinge forward and grasp both handles with a double overhand grip. Assume a standing position, inhale, and contract the traps to elevate the shoulders. Squeeze hard at the top and slowly lower the bar back to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

Upper trapezius
Secondary: Shoulders

Tips

Keep movements smooth and controlled. Look slightly up but don’t jut your head forward. Use high reps or explosive pulls for traps. Pause at the top to improve mind–muscle connection.

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