Form cues
- Shoulders straight up
- Arms stay long
- Keep chest tall
- Control the lowering
Exercise
Lever Shrug
Back, leverage machine
A machine trap exercise where you lift your shoulders straight up against the handles to train the upper trapezius.
Target: traps. Also works: shoulders.
Steps
- Adjust the machine so the handles rest at your sides with your shoulders relaxed.
- Sit or stand against the pad and grasp the handles with a firm overhand grip.
- Straighten your arms and set your chest tall with your neck neutral.
- Lift your shoulders straight up toward your ears without bending your elbows.
- Pause briefly at the top while keeping your torso still.
- Lower your shoulders under control until they return to the start.
Common mistakes
- Bending the elbows and turning it into a row
- Rolling the shoulders forward or backward
- Leaning the torso to move the weight
- Jutting the chin forward as the shoulders rise
Breathing
Inhale at the bottom, exhale as you shrug your shoulders up, then inhale as you lower back down.
In the app, search for Lever Shrug and add it to a workout.